CJCR 1307 - Correctional Systems and Practices

Corrections in the criminal justice systems, organization of correctional systems, correctional role, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment and rehabilitation, current and future issues.  

CJCR 2324 - 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.  

CJLE 2247 - Tactical Skills for Police

Development of proficiency with a range of impact weapons and/or chemical agents and defensive techniques necessary to control violent person.  

CJSA 1308 - Criminalistics I

Introduction to the field of criminalistics. Topics include the application of scientific and technical methods in the investigation of crime including location, identification, and handling of evidence for scientific analysis.  

CJSA 1312 - Crime in America

American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, prevention of crime.  

CJSA 1313 - Court Systems and Practices

The judiciary in the criminal justice system, structure of the American court system, prosecution; right to counsel, pretrial release, grand juries, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, sentencing.  

CJSA 1317 - Juvenile Justice System

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

CJSA 1322 - 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.  

CJSA 1325 - Criminology

Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.  

CJSA 1327 - 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.  

CJSA 1342 - Criminal Investigation

Investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of forensic sciences, case and trial preparation.  

CJSA 1359 - 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.  

CJSA 1382 - Cooperative Education-Criminal Justice Studies

Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.  

CJSA 2300 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

Police authority, responsibilities, constitutional restraints, laws of arrest, search and seizure, police liability.  

HMSY 1337 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Overview of homeland security. Evaluation of the progression of homeland security issues throughout Texas and the United States. An examination of the roles undertaken and methods used by governmental agencies and individuals to respond to those issues.  

SLPS 2333 - Private Investigation

The private investigation process. Includes techniques and procedures involved and legal issues applicable to private investigations.  

SLPS 2388 - Internship - Security and Loss Prevention Services

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.  

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