Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:55

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

 Department approval is required prior to enrolling in any of the "Peace Officer Sequence" courses. Students must have, at minimum, an associate's degree before being endorsed to sit for the state exam. Please see documents and related information for the Texas Peace Officer Sequence at www.austincc.edu/crij or call 512-223-2082 or 512-223-5193.

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice 

R	[25/24]	16566	Lec	005	CYP	2213	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Dixon, Chester
R	[11/36]	21298	Lec	009	DVE	H107	TTh	 4:10pm -  5:30pm	OH Stan, Joseph
21298 - ONLY for students who attend Del Valle High School.
R	[20/25]	16564	Lec	003	EVC	3202	MW	 9:10am - 10:30am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[22/25]	16563	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	 2:50pm -  4:10pm	OH McLin, Otis
R	[22/25]	16565	Lec	004	EVC	3202	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Johnson, Polly
R	[23/25]	16562	Lec	001	EVC	3202	TTh	 9:10am - 10:30am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[22/24]	16093	Lec	008	RRC	1314.00	M	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Williams-Dennis, Felecia
CJCR 1304 LE -- Probation and Parole 
R	[23/25]	16439	Lec	001	EVC	8106.0	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Jaso, David
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices 
R	[22/25]	16572	Lec	005	CYP	2227	MW	 1:25pm -  2:45pm	OH Purtle, Ted
R	[22/25]	16570	Lec	003	EVC	3202	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:35pm	OH Johnson, Polly
R	[22/25]	16569	Lec	002	SAC	1304	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 
R	[20/25]	21064	Lec	006	CYP	2205	S	 9:00am - 11:40am	OH Stan, Joseph
R	[22/25]	16575	Lec	003	EVC	8106.0	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Johnson, Polly
R	[23/24]	16106	Lec	005	RRC	1314.00	MW	10:25am - 11:45am	OH Purtle, Ted
R	[24/25]	16574	Lec	002	SAC	1304	TTh	 2:50pm -  4:10pm	OH Toler, Frederick
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 
R	[20/25]	21061	Lec	006	CYP	2213	S	12:00pm -  2:45pm	OH Stan, Joseph
R	[18/25]	16577	Lec	001	EVC	3202	MW	10:35am - 11:55am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[21/25]	16578	Lec	002	EVC	3202	TTh	10:35am - 11:55am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[23/24]	16341	Lec	004	RRC	1314.00	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Steen, Alan
R	[23/25]	16579	Lec	003	SAC	1303	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Martinez, Michael
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System 
R	[23/25]	16582	Lec	002	CYP	2213	F	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Herrera, Julie
R	[23/24]	16386	Lec	004	RRC	1222.00	MW	 4:15pm -  5:35pm	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[24/25]	16581	Lec	001	SAC	1304	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice 
R	[23/25]	16443	Lec	001	CYP	2228	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Jaso, David
CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections 
R	[22/25]	16584	Lec	001	SAC	1304	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 
R	[23/25]	16591	Lec	004	CYP	2227	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Williams-Dennis, Felecia
R	[22/25]	16589	Lec	001	EVC	3202	MW	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Toler, Frederick
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices 
R	[24/25]	16593	Lec	002	EVC	2311	MW	10:35am - 11:55am	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[23/24]	16592	Lec	001	RRC	1314.00	T	 6:40pm -  9:20pm	OH Bowie, Renearl
R	[21/25]	16595	Lec	004	SAC	1304	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:45pm	OH Toler, Frederick
CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures 
A	[21/15]	16442	Lec	001	CYP	2213	MW	 5:30pm -  9:25pm	OH Gideon, Robert
CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law 
A	[18/15]	16440	Lec	001	CYP	1118	TTh	 5:40pm -  9:10pm	OH Leathers, Roger
CJLE 2424 Texas Peace Officer Capstone 
A	[6/15]	16441	Lec	001	CYP	1118	TBA	                 	OH Leathers, Roger


12 Week Session September 20 - December 12


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice 
R	[28/20]	16567	DIL	007	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Stan, Joseph
16567 - Internet access required. J. Stan, 223.1790 x25860, email jstan@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/jstan during 1st week of class
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices 
R	[14/20]	16571	DIL	004	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
16571 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 8/20 - 8/26.
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 
R	[24/20]	16576	DIL	004	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Herrera, Julie
16576 - Internet access required. J. Herrera, 223.1790 x25947, email: jherrera@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/jherrera during 1st week of class.
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 
R	[22/20]	16580	DIL	005	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
16580 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 8/20 - 8/26.
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System 
R	[25/20]	16583	DIL	003	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Nethaway, Sharon
16583 - Internet access required S. Nethaway, 223.1790 x23200; email: snethawa@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/snethawa between 8/16-8/25.
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice 
R	[20/23]	16444	DIL	002	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Jaso, David
16444 - Internet access required. D. Jaso, 223.1790 x22998, email: djaso@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/djaso during 1st week of class
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 
R	[18/20]	16590	DIL	003	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Toler, Frederick
16590 - Internet access required. F. Toler, 223.5182, email: ftoler@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/ftoler from 8/20 - 8/26.
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices 
R	[17/20]	16594	DIL	003	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Toler, Frederick
16594 - Internet access required. F. Toler, 223.5182, email: ftoler@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/ftoler from 8/20 - 8/26.


Course Descriptions All Courses 
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined: its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial process; corrections.

 CJCR 1304 LE -- Probation and Parole
A survey of the structure, organization, and operation of probation and parole services. Emphasis on applicable state statutes and administrative guidelines.

 CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence and sentencing.

 CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.

 CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
A study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.

 CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency.

 CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
A study of ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional. Topics include constitutional ethics, codes of conduct, and standards of conduct.

 CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections
An introductory study of the role of the community in corrections; community programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs; legal issues; future trends in community treatment.

 CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.

 CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.

 CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability.

 CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.

 CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures
Study of the techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol. Includes controlled substance identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, note-taking and report writing, vehicle operation, traffic direction, crowd control and jail operations.

CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law
Study of laws directly related to police field work. Topics include Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability.

 CJLE 2424 Texas Peace Officer Capstone
Recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors that are components of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) learning objectives pertinent to a law enforcement career. This class is the capstone course of TCLEOSE Course 1011. This is one of a sequence of four courses that may be offered by colleges approved by TCLEOSE to offer the academic licensing eligibility program. Students with an associate degree and have completed 7 TCLEOSE-approved academic CRIJ courses and the 4 sequence courses (for a total of 11 TCLEOSE academic licensing requirements) may be certified to sit for the TCLEOSE licensing exam. Approval by the designated college departmental administrator is required. This course should be taken during the last term before certificate completion.