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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special problems in computer science. Work may be either theory or laboratory. May be repeated with the approval of the department head for additional credit when fewer than four credits have been earned. Prerequisite: 9 hours of computer science.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the history, philosophy, and operations of the American criminal justice system. Topics include the nature of crime and justice, the history and development of the modern criminal justice system and the role of police, judiciary, and corrections in society.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system. Topics include right to counsel, pre-trial release, grand juries, adjudication process, and sentencing. Prerequisites: CRIJ 1301 or approval of department head.
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3.00 Credits
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, and criminal responsibility. Prerequisites: CRIJ 1301, or approval of department head.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to corrections as a profession. Topics include organization of correctional agencies, the role of corrections in society, correctional philosophies and agency operations, and current and emerging issues. Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 or approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of forensic sciences, and case and trial preparation. Prerequisites: CRIJ 1301, or approval of department head.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the police profession. Topics include organization of law enforcement agencies, the police role in society, police operations, discretion, corruption, and current and emerging issues. Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 or approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of forensic sciences, and case and trial preparation. Prerequisites: CRIJ 1301, or approval of department head.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the nature, extent, causation, treatment, and prevention of juvenile delinquency. A survey of the procedures and operations of the juvenile justice agencies will also be considered.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the scientific methods that currently play a major role in solving crimes. It provides background information on various forensic disciplines together with the basic techniques utilized by forensic scientists in analyzing common types of physical evidence.
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