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1113. Introduction to Criminal Justice(TCCNS = CRIJ 1301) 3(3-0) Studies the history, development, and philosophy of the criminal justice system. Introduces the agencies, theories and models involved in the administration of criminal justice.

2113. Introduction to Criminal Law 3(3-0) Preparatory course covering the U.S. legal system. Guides the student in developing an understanding of the characteristics of criminal law through the study of the histor- ical development, major definitions, general concepts, and classifications of crimes and penalties.

2123. Police-Community Relations 3(3-0) Prerequisite: CRJU 1113.

Intergroup relations between the police and the community with emphasis upon the importance of each understanding the problems and perspectives of the other. 2213. Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement(TCCNS = CRIJ 2323) 3(3-0)

Prerequisite: CRJU 1113.

Substantive law relating to law enforcement with special attention on Constitutional issues and case law. Emphasis on the application of statutes and cases to the enforce- ment of laws and liability of peace officers.

2223. Legal Aspects of Corrections 3(3-0) Prerequisite: CRJU 1113.

Substantive and procedural law relating to corrections with special attention on Constitutional issues and case law. Emphasis on application of statutes and cases to basic rights of convicted persons.

2233. Police Systems and Practices(TCCNS = CRIJ 2328) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: CRJU 1113.

Study of the police professions, organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion and ethics, and current and future issues.

2243. Correctional Systems and Practices(TCCNS = CRIJ 2313) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: CRJU 1113.

Study of corrections in the criminal justice system including institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, and treatment and rehabilitation.

2933. Judicial Systems and Practices(formerly 3933) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: CRJU 1113.

Study of the U.S. judicial system. Designed to familiarize the student with the crim- inal judicial process and the basics of criminal law and procedure.

3103. Criminology 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Analysis of crime and delinquent behavior in the context of human deviance. Emphasis is placed on alternative explanations of the causes of criminal behavior, the degree of crime, community response to crime, and agencies of social control. 3113. Organized Crime 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Historical review and activities of national and international organized crime groups. Emphasis is placed on the nature and concept of organized crime, both traditional and nontraditional, as well as the rise of the modern street gang. Focus is on emerging strategies used in the fight against organized crime.

3123. Theories of Crime Analysis 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Overview of the theory behind the crime analysis process covering both basic and advanced concepts. Outlines major issues that crime analysts and crime analysis units must face. Essential study includes setting up a crime analysis unit, crime data, statis- tics, major investigations and the linking of criminals and their relationship to each other.

3133. MS Office for Community Policing 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Overview of the crime analysis process using an application software (Microsoft Office). Essentials of understanding the usefulness of the software and the components in the office package and how it is applicable to crime analysis. Collection and analy- sis of data is studied through the import/entry process into the software.

3213. Research Methods 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Methods and techniques of research in the administration of justice and other behav- ioral sciences. Historical development of psychological and social research, techniques and problems. Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection through practical application and research design development.

3223. Terrorism 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

An overview of the fields of terrorism, counter-terrorism, and intelligence. Using a multi-dimensional approach that draws from international relations, law, and police strategies, the course emphasizes research and analysis. Students also gain the ability to examine and scrutinize international strategies aimed at reducing terrorist incidents. 3313. Law and Society 3(3-0)

Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Examination of the objectives, functions and limitations of criminal law and proce- dures. Analyzes issues such as substance abuse, victimology, domestic violence and civil liability for criminal justice practitioners.

3323. Emergency Administration 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

An in-depth analysis of planning and administration for emergency management in the criminal justice environment (including public & not-for-profit sectors); the need for emergency planning, identification and allocation of resources, incident command procedure, and safety in the working environment.

3463. Community Corrections Supervision 3(3-0) Prerequisites: CRJU 1113, 2223 or 2243, and Junior/Senior status.

Functions of probation, parole and specialized treatment of offenders within the com- munity environment. Special attention is given to supervision issues, as well as meth- ods and technologies utilized by community corrections practitioners.

3713. Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses or consent of the instructor, Junior/Senior status.

A philosophical and applied knowledge of ethical and moral theories that impact the criminal justice system. Because the nature of criminal justice is control over others, it is imperative that the professional in this discipline understand how this control affects all citizens.

3723. Geographic Information Systems 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

An overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) uses in criminal justice. Special emphasis is placed on GIS uses within law enforcement and hot spot analysis as a tool in reducing crime.

3733. Juvenile Delinquency 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Nature, extent and causes of juvenile offenders and delinquency in the criminal jus- tice system. Impact of gangs and violence among youth, delinquency prevention pro- grams, and the institutional controls and correctional programs in the criminal justice system.

3913. Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation(formerly 2913) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Introduction to criminal investigation. Consideration of conduct at the crime scene, including the recognition, collection, and preservation of the various types of evidence. Fundamentals of the interview, interrogations, the use of informants, and surveillance techniques. Particular attention to the identification of the various elements of specific offenses.

3923. Criminal Intelligence 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

An overview of the criminal intelligence process. Emphasis is placed on defining criminal intelligence, issues facing crime analysts and crime analysis units, and practi- cal application in law enforcement.

4133. Public Administration 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status.

Structure, administration, major services, political processes, and decision-making functions of governmental agencies. Comparison of federal, state, and local entities and policy-making. Consideration of the relationship between politics, society, and eco- nomics within the administration of justice.

4213. Criminal Law 3(3-0)

Purpose and goals of criminal law and a study of the historic development of its basic concepts. Examines substantive criminal law with emphasis on Texas Criminal Law. Emphasis on analyzing recent court cases and interpretations, as well as a comparison of federal and model codes as they relate to the penal law of the State of Texas. 4223. Criminal Procedures 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Procedural laws of the State of Texas with particular attention to the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Analysis of constitutional and other limitations, court inter- pretation and recent Federal statutory provisions as they relate to criminal procedure. 4233. Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Practitioner 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Development and interpretation of select Amendments of the United States Constitution specific to the criminal justice practitioner and the administration of justice. 4253. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

The study of criminal justice in societies other than the United States including, but not limited to, the European region, the Asian region, and the African region. Emphasis is on the uncommon roots of criminal justice in these regions and the effectiveness of such systems in responding to criminal behavior.

4263. Correctional Counseling 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Various treatment modalities as they may be applied by correctional practitioners in the course of carrying out the sentence of the court. Course includes strategies for inter- viewing and dealing with difficult offenders. These theories are the foundation for the changes that are desired in the "correcting" of deviant criminal behaviors.

4333. Contemporary Correctional Issues 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Various concerns affecting efficient delivery of services involving convicted criminal offenders. Special emphasis is given to utilization of guest expert practitioners in the field to facilitate understanding of some of the difficult contemporary problems in the corrections profession.

4403. Profiling Criminal Behaviors 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Acquaint the student with the behavioral profile of persons who commit violent crim- inal acts. Concepts of victimology, crime scene indicators, staging, personation and serial crime are thoroughly discussed. The study of homicide, arson and sexual assault comprise the majority of the course, with additional attention given to domestic abuse, stalking, workplace/school violence, hostages and assassins.

4413. Administration of Justice 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Principles and procedures for the administration of criminal justice agencies. Introduction to modern management techniques and application of skills required for pragmatic criminal justice issues. Special emphasis includes labor relations, contract negotiations, budgeting, and other relative matters.

4773. Internship in Criminal Justice 3 semester hours Prerequisites: CRJU major, Junior/Senior status.

Field experience in selected criminal justice agencies. May be repeated for credit up to 12 hours.

4901. Independent Studies 1(1-0) Prerequisites: CRJU major, minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA with a 3.0 GPA in the major, Senior status.

Supervised reading in the field of criminal justice.

4902. Independent Studies 2(2-0) Prerequisites: CRJU major, minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA with a 3.0 GPA in the major, Senior status.

Supervised reading in the field of criminal justice.

4903. Independent Studies 3(3-0) Prerequisites: CRJU major, minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA with a 3.0 GPA in the major, Senior status.

Supervised reading in the field of criminal justice. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

4913. Issues in Criminal Justice 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Description and analysis of crucial issues relating to selected structures and process- es in the criminal justice system. Review and analysis of recent studies concerning criminal justice. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

4923. Seminar in Criminal Justice 3(3-0) Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses, Junior/Senior status.

Study and research of specific issues in the criminal justice system. May be repeat- ed for credit when topics vary.

4943. Research Internship 3(3-0) Prerequisites: 12 hours of CRJU courses, Senior status, and Department Chair approval.

Supervised training including special applications in information acquisition, stor- age, analysis, and display in criminal justice.