Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:00:50


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 January 18 - May 15
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice

R	[0/25]	22637	Lec	005	APD	TBA	TBA	                 	   Staff
R	[22/25]	22636	Lec	004	CYP	2229	S	 9:00am - 11:40am	OH Steen, Alan
R	[25/25]	22641	Lec	009	CYP	2213	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Dixon, Chester
R	[20/24]	22634	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	 9:00am - 10:20am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[17/24]	22633	Lec	001	EVC	3202	MW	 3:00pm -  4:20pm	OH McLin, Otis
R	[20/24]	22635	Lec	003	EVC	3202	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[0/25]	25580	Lec	010	PRH	TBA	TTh	 1:00pm -  2:15pm	   Staff
R	[0/25]	27336	Lec	011	PRS	TBA	TTh	 1:00pm -  2:15pm	   Staff
R	[21/25]	22639	Lec	007	SAC	1303	M	 7:20pm - 10:00pm	OH Johnson, Polly
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
R	[25/24]	22642	Lec	001	CYP	2113	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Bowie, Renearl
R	[24/24]	22645	Lec	004	CYP	2213	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Purtle, Ted
R	[25/24]	22643	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	 1:30pm -  2:50pm	OH Martinez, Michael
R	[26/25]	22644	Lec	003	EVC	2311	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
R	[22/25]	22647	Lec	006	RRC	3207.	TTh	 2:00pm -  3:20pm	OH Purtle, Ted
R	[24/25]	24344	Lec	007	SAC	1304	TTh	10:30am - 11:55am	OH Bowers, Gordon
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
R	[25/25]	22648	Lec	001	CYP	2230	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Herrera, Julie
R	[0/36]	27265	Lec	005	DVE	H107	TTh	 4:10pm -  5:25pm	   Staff
R	[17/24]	22650	Lec	003	EVC	3202	MW	 4:30pm -  5:50pm	OH Johnson, Polly
R	[24/22]	26269	Lec	006	RRC	3236.	W	10:35am -  1:15pm	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[25/25]	22649	Lec	002	SAC	1315	TTh	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Herrera, Julie
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
R	[23/25]	22654	Lec	003	CYP	2230	M	 7:10pm -  9:50pm	OH Kovar, Jerry
R	[23/24]	22652	Lec	001	EVC	3202	MW	10:30am - 11:50am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[21/24]	22653	Lec	002	EVC	3202	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[23/25]	22656	Lec	005	RRC	3222.	W	 6:40pm -  9:20pm	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[21/25]	21779	Lec	007	SAC	1319	F	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Stan, Joseph
R	[21/25]	26202	Lec	006	SAC	1319	TTh	 1:30pm -  2:50pm	OH Bowers, Gordon
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
R	[24/25]	22658	Lec	002	CYP	2230	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Herrera, Julie
R	[22/24]	22657	Lec	001	EVC	3202	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
R	[0/25]	27465	Lec	004	RRC	3337.	M	10:35am -  1:15pm	   Staff
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
R	[25/23]	22496	Lec	001	EVC	2311	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Jaso, David
R	[25/23]	27445	Lec	003	RRC	3340.	T	10:35am -  1:15pm	OH Jaso, David
CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections
R	[23/24]	22660	Lec	001	EVC	3202	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
R	[21/24]	22661	Lec	001	EVC	3202	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Johnson, Polly
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
R	[25/25]	22663	Lec	002	CYP	2113	MW	10:30am - 11:50am	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
R	[23/25]	24501	Lec	005	RRC	1124.	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
R	[0/25]	27466	Lec	004	RRC	3337.	Th	10:35am -  1:15pm	   Staff
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
R	[14/25]	22668	Lec	004	CYP	2205	S	 9:00am - 11:40am	OH Kovar, Jerry
R	[24/24]	22666	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Martinez, Michael
R	[19/25]	22665	Lec	001	RRC	3207.	TTh	12:30pm -  1:50pm	OH Stan, Joseph
R	[23/25]	23827	Lec	005	SAC	1304	M	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Williams-Dennis, Felecia
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
R	[24/25]	22669	Lec	001	CYP	2230	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Williams-Dennis, Felecia
R	[0/25]	22670	Lec	002	EVC	3205	MW	10:35am - 11:55am	   Staff
R	[15/22]	27478	Lec	006	RRC	3236.	M	10:35am -  1:15pm	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[17/24]	26270	Lec	005	RRC	1123.	TTh	10:30am - 11:50am	OH Stan, Joseph
R	[24/25]	22671	Lec	003	SAC	1302	M	 7:10pm -  9:50pm	OH Bowie, Renearl
CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law
A	[12/15]	32046	Lec	001	CYP	1108	MW	 6:00pm -  9:45pm	OH Leathers, Roger
CJLE 2424 Texas Peace Officer Capstone
A	[17/15]	22495	Lec	001	CYP	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Leathers, Roger
CJLE 2522 Texas Peace Officer Skills
A	[30/24]	27444	Lec	001	CYP	2213	TTh	 5:40pm -  9:25pm	OH Gideon, Robert
A	[30/24]	32047	Lec	002	CYP	2213	TTh	 5:40pm -  9:25pm	OH Jones, Dexter


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
R	[20/20]	22638	DIL	006	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Stan, Joseph
22638 - Internet access required. 
CJCR 1304 LE -- Probation and Parole
R	[19/20]	22492	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Jaso, David
22492 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
R	[18/20]	22646	DIL	005	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
22646 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
R	[22/20]	22651	DIL	004	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Herrera, Julie
22651 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
R	[19/20]	22655	DIL	004	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
22655 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
R	[21/20]	22659	DIL	003	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Nethaway, Sharon
22659 - Internet access required. 
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
R	[20/20]	22497	DIL	002	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Jaso, David
22497 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
R	[20/20]	22664	DIL	003	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
22664 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
R	[20/20]	22667	DIL	003	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Toler, Frederick
22667 - Internet access required. 
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
R	[18/20]	22672	DIL	004	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Toler, Frederick
22672 - Internet access required. 


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 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.

CJLE 2522 Texas Peace Officer Skills
Requires the demonstration and practice of the skills of a police officer including patrol, driving, traffic stop skills, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearms training and qualification, and emergency medical care.