CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

History, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice, the nature and impact of crime, and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures.  

CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices

Study of the judiciary in the American criminal justice system and the adjudication processes and procedures.  

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, and prevention of crime.  

CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Study of criminal law, its philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts, classifications and elements of crime, penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations, and criminal responsibility.  

CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System

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

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 - Correction 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 restraints; 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.  

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