This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Study of 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.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

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.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

This course is a survey of institutional and noninstitutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of forensic sciences, case and trial preparation.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Police authority, responsibilities, constitutional restraints, laws of arrest, search and seizure, and police liability.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0