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  • 2.00 Credits

    Development of proficiency with a range of impact weapons and/or chemical agents and defensive techniques necessary to control a violent person. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
  • 4.00 Credits

    Study of the techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol. Includes controlled substance identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, note taking and report writing, vehicle operation, traffic direction, crowd control, and jail operations. ***STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE 7 TCLEOSE-APPROVED ACADEMIC CRIJ COURSES AND THE 3 SEQUENCE COURSES (FOR A TOTAL OF 10 TCLEOSE ACADEMIC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS) MAY BE CERTIFIED TO SIT FOR THE TCLEOSE LICENSING EXAM UPON COMPLETION OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE. Students enrolling in this course must comply with TCLEOSE Rule 215.40. See Law Enforcement Program - Basic Peace Officer Option. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: Approval of the department administrator and one of the following: CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law or concurrent enrollment in CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law. Lab Fee: $24
  • 4.00 Credits

    Study of laws directly related to police field work. Topics include Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability. ***STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE 7 TCLEOSE-APPROVED ACADEMIC CRIJ COURSES AND THE 3 SEQUENCE COURSES (FOR A TOTAL OF 10 TCLEOSE ACADEMIC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS) MAY BE CERTIFIED TO SIT FOR THE TCLEOSE LICENSING EXAM UPON COMPLETION OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE. Students enrolling in this course must comply with TCLEOSE Rule 215.40. See Law Enforcement Program - Basic Peace Officer Option. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: Approval of the department administrator and one of the following: Fifteen hours of the program curriculum in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or approval of the department administrator. Lab Fee: $24
  • 5.00 Credits

    Requires the demonstration and practice of the skills of a police officer including patrol, driving, traffic stop skills, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearm safety, and emergency medical care. ***THIS IS ONE OF A SEQUENCE OF THREE COURSES THAT MAY BE OFFERED BY COLLEGES APPROVED BY TCLEOSE TO OFFER THE ACADEMIC LICENSING ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE 7 TCLEOSE-APPROVED ACADEMIC CRIJ COURSES AND THE 3 SEQUENCE COURSES (FOR A TOTAL OF 10 TCLEOSE ACADEMIC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS) MAY BE CERTIFIED TO SIT FOR THE TCLEOSE LICENSING EXAM. APPROVAL BY THE DESIGNATED COLLEGE DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR IS REQUIRED. This is a capstone course and should only be taken during the final semester before graduation. Students enrolling in this course must comply with TCLEOSE Rule 215.40. See Law Enforcement Program - Basic Peace Officer Option. Three lecture and five laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: Approval of the department administrator and one of the following: CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Law and CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Procedures or may be taken concurrently. Lab Fee: $24
  • 2.00 Credits

    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. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. One lecture and seven external hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None. Co-op Fee: $24
  • 3.00 Credits

    A critical study of the provisions of the Texas Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act. Topics include the impact of the code on procedures and policies, judicial interpretation of statutes and related procedures, and rules and regulations. Satisfies the requirements for Commissioned Security Officer Skill Certification. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and crime prevention. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    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. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the juvenile justice process to 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. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
  • 3.00 Credits

    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. An overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include the history and philosophy of criminal justice, the definition of crime, and its nature and impact. Three lecture hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None
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