CJSA 1308 Criminalistics I. CIP 4301040024
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. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1312 Crime in America. (CRIJ 1307) CIP 4301040024
The study of crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and crime prevention. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices. (CRIJ 1306) CIP 4301040024
Examination of the role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the American court system, prosecution, right to counsel, pretrial release, grand jury process, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, and sentencing concepts. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1317 Juvenile Justice System. (CRIJ 1313) CIP 4301040024
A study of the juvenile justice process. Topics 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. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice. (CRIJ 1301) CIP 4301040024
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. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1325 Criminology. (SOCI 2336) CIP 4301040024
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law. (CRIJ 1310) CIP 4301040024
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. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation. (CRIJ 2314) CIP 4301040024
Study of investigative theory, the collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, concepts of interviewing and interrogation, the use of forensic sciences, and trial preparation. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1347 Police Organization and Administration. CIP 4301040024
Study of the principles of organizational structure and administration. Topics include theories of management, motivation, and leadership. Focus on a quality approach toward police-community interaction. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice. CIP 4301040024
A study of ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional. Topics include constitutional ethics, codes of conduct, and standards of conduct. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1351 Use of Force. CIP 4301040024
A study of the use of force including introduction to and statutory authority for the use of force, force options, deadly force, and related legal issues. Fulfills the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) Use of Force Intermediate Certificate requirement. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1359 Police System and Practices. (CRIJ 2328) CIP 4301040024
Exploration of the profession of police officer. Topics include organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics, police-community interaction, and current and future issues. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1364 Practicum I - Criminal Justice Studies. CIP 4301040024
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (3 SCH, 0 lecture, 21 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 1365 Practicum II - Criminal Justice Studies. CIP 4301040024
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (3 SCH, 0 lecture, 21 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 2300 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement. (CRIJ 2323) CIP 4301040024
Exploration of police authority. Topics include responsibilities and constitutional restraints, laws of arrest, search and seizure and police liability. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
CJSA 2364 Practicum III - Criminal Justice Studies. CIP 4301040024
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. (3 SCH, 0 lecture, 21 lab)
Prerequisite: None.