1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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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. |
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1306 Courts and Criminal Procedures |
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The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of the American court system; prosecution, right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; sentencing. |
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1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law |
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Study of criminal law, its philosophical and historical development and concepts, classifications and elements of crime, penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations, and criminal responsibility. |
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2301 Community Resources in Corrections |
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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. |
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2313 Correctional Systems and Practices |
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Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. |
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2314 Criminal Investigation |
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Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. |
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2328 Police Systems and Practices |
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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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3300 Criminal Law |
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In-depth examination of principles of substantive criminal law with emphasis on Texas penal statutes and case law. |
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3304 Interpersonal Effectiveness |
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Skills and attitudes needed by the criminal justice professional to successfully interact with clients and colleagues. Personal planning; time management; communication skills; win-win problem solving techniques. |
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3309 Class, Race and Gender |
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Role of social class, race and gender in the etiology and control of crime. Injustices within the criminal justice system and broader society. Cultural sensitivity. |
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3310 Criminal Procedure and Evidence |
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In-depth examination of laws of criminal procedure with emphasis upon Texas procedural laws; rules of evidence; recent state and federal case law in fields of criminal procedure and evidence. |
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3311 Crime and Criminals |
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American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends; liberal and conservative views of the crime problem and policy implications; crime prevention. |
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3315
Criminal Behavior |
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An examination of the typologies of
criminal behavior. Psychological issues related to
crimiinality and deviance will be presented.
Topics include offender motivation, psychopathy, serial
murder, sex offenders and career criminals. |
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3320
Correctional Counseling |
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Overview of basic counseling skills
used within correctional programs. Practice with
therapeutic communication and crisis intervention will
be provided. Issues facing the treatment of
mentally ill offenders will be presented |
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3330 Counseling Practicum |
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Supervised counseling practice in a criminal justice setting.
Pre or Co-requisite: CRIJ 3320. |
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3350 Juvenile Justice System |
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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. |
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3380 Correctional Law |
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Legal aspects of correction; rights of the convicted. Laws governing correctional officers and facilities. Legal liabilities in correctional activities. |
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4101, 4201, 4301 Directed Studies in Criminal Justice |
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Individual study with an instructor in an area of mutual interest. May be repeated for credit when the designated topics are varied.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |
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4300 Legal Research, Brief Writing and Oral Advocacy |
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Preparation of appellate brief on assigned point of law; presentation of appellate oral argument. |
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4310 Social Justice |
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Theories of justice; relationship of justice to freedom and democracy; injustices in social class, gender, and race relationships. |
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4311 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice |
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An examination of selected ethical issues and problems confronting criminal justice professionals. |
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4313 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice |
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Current topics in criminal justice. May be repeated for credit when the topic is varied. |
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4320 Seminar in Correctional Programs |
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Overview of programs in institutional and noninstitutional agencies; examination of such programs based upon various correctional theories. |
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4321 Responses to Crime |
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An examination of crime, criminals,
and the criminal justice system using critical analysis
of recently published materials as sources for research,
discussion, and student seminar. Prerequisite:
Senior classification and approval of
advisor. |
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4323
Incarceration |
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A focal study of jails and prisons.
Topics include inmate management, jail administration,
prison gangs, emergency procedures, correctional design,
and special populations. Low, medium, high, and
supermax prisons will be examined. |
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4330 Police Problems |
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Advanced analysis of major contemporary police problems from various perspective. Examination of current issues in policing. |
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*4340 Criminal Justice Applications |
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Application of principles learned in the classroom to a non-classroom setting. Requirements for this course may be satisfied through a special project or internship. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
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4350 Criminal Justice Administration |
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Problems and issues in the administration of criminal justice organizations. |
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4370 Conflict Resolution |
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Elements of conflict, from interpersonal to international. Concepts and skills needed to intervene in conflict situations; mediation techniques. Emphasis on situations confronting criminal justice officials. |
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4380
Criminal Justice Research Methods |
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An examination of the research
methodologies used in the evaluation of crime and
criminal justice systems. The fundamentals of
research design, interpretation, and communication of
results will be provided. |
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