Criminal Justice. Course of Study for Associate in Applied Science Degree Criminal Justice.

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1 Criminal Justice Faculty: Jennifer Myers, chair; Shawndee Kennedy, Geoffrey Schwende, Troy Thomas The field of law enforcement/criminal justice presents a challenging field of study for people interested in public service. The ever-increasing problem of crime, as well as continued population growth, provides many opportunities to those who have prepared themselves through education and training. This program provides an avenue to obtain an associate in applied science degree in law enforcement. The associate degree program consists of both law enforcement and academic courses. It serves as the first two years of study for the baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or law enforcement in many senior colleges and universities. For further information, contact the department chair at or Course of Study for Associate in Applied Science Degree Criminal Justice Major Requirements 45 CJCR 1304 LE Probation and Parole 3 CJCR 2325 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 CJLE 1372 Emergency Telecommunications 3 CJLE 1333 Traffic Law & Investigation 3 CJSA 1347 Police Organization & Administration 3 CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 3 CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System 3 CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 CRIJ 2328 Police Systems & Practices 3 PLUS two courses from the following list 6 CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices CJSA 1325 Criminology or SOCI 2336 Criminology General Education Requirements 21 BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications 4 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 PHED 1100 Lifestyle Assessment & Modification 1 PHED 1106 Jogging & Walking or PHED 1111 Weight Training 1 Humanities/Visual Performing Arts (from OC Core) 3 Mathematics (from OC Core) 3 Speech (from OC Core) 3 Total Semester Hours 66 Students must complete 66 hours as approved by the department chair to meet degree requirements. Any variance from prerequisites or any substitution of courses must have prior written approval. Contact the Department Chair for a degree plan. Texas accrediting agencies have designated 10 law enforcement courses as academic transfer courses 126

2 creditable and transferable toward any law enforcement/criminal justice degree offered in Texas. Those courses are as follows: CRIJ 1301, CRIJ 1306, CRIJ 1307, CRIJ 1310, CRIJ 1313, CRIJ 2301, CRIJ 2313, CRIJ 2314, CRIJ 2323, and CRIJ Students should receive written confirmation from the college or university to which they intend to transfer regarding the scope and extent of acceptance of these courses. Course of Study for Certificates of Completion Level I certificates are Texas Success Initiative (TSI) waived. background check, and department chair approval prior to being accepted into ATC certificate program. Major Requirements 28 ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 ITNW 1454 Implementing and Supporting Servers 4 ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 3 ITDF 1300 Intro to Digital Forensics 3 ITDF 2320 Digital Forensics Collection 3 ITDF 2325 Digital Forensics Tools 3 ITDF 2335 Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project 3 ITDF 2330 Digital Forensics Analysis 3 SOCI 2336 Criminology 3 Level I Law Enforcement CJCR 2325 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 CJCR 1304 Probation and Parole 3 CJLE 1333 Traffic Law and Investigation 3 CJLE 1372 Emergency Telecommunications 3 Total Semester Hours 24 Level I Criminal Justice CJCR 1304 Probation and Parole 3 CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 3 CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System 3 CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices 3 Total Semester Hours 24 Advanced Technical Certificate Law Enforcement/Computer Forensics Students must have a minimum of an Associate degree (or Junior/Senior standing), pass a criminal 127

3 Criminal Justice Courses CJCR 1304 LE Probation and Parole ( ) (3-0) 3 hours A survey of the structure, organization, and operation of probation and parole services. Emphasis on applicable state statutes and administrative guidelines. The student will describe the professional qualifications for employment as a probation or parole practitioner; demonstrate skills in management and treatment practices; and create and develop community relations strategies. (ICOs 1, 2) Prerequisite: CJCR 2325 Legal Aspects of Corrections ( ) (3-0) 3 hours A study of the operation, management, and legal issues affecting corrections. Analysis of constitutional issues involving rights of the convicted, as well as civil liability of correctional agencies and staff. (ICOs 1, 2, 6) Prerequisite. CJLE 1372 Emergency Telecommunications ( ) (3-0) 3 hours Topics include a basic understanding of the emergency communications function, responsibilities and guidelines. History of emergency communications, including current and future trends in the field. The course will encompass all areas of emergency communications including police, fire and emergency medical services. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 5) Prerequisite. CJLE 1333 Traffic Law and Investigation ( ) (3-0) 3 hours Instruction in the basic principles of traffic control, traffic law enforcement, court procedures, and traffic law. Emphasis on the need for a professional approach in dealing with traffic law violators and the police role in accident investigation and traffic supervision. The student will identify background and underlying principles of the traffic law enforcement effort; describe the legal requirements which govern and control the making and enforcement of criminal laws and traffic laws in particular; explain the procedures to maximize the individual officer s personal safety during a stop, particularly in a criminal situation; explain the factors which influence the officer and violator during their face to face contact; explain the importance of meeting the objectives of a traffic program, i.e. reduction of traffic fatalities and prosecution of traffic offenses; and identify the various enforcement activities that lead to achieving an effective traffic program. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Prerequisite: CJSA 1325 Criminology ( ) (3-0) 3 hours Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation. The student will identify and explain the various theories of causation of criminal behavior; identify and appraise the avenue of prevention; outline the various research methods/methodology used in criminological research; and identify the categories and sources of criminological data utilized in interpreting crime trends. (ICOs 1, 2, 5) Prerequisite: CJSA 1347 Police Organization and Administration ( ) (3-0) 3 hours 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. The student will identify principles of organization, administration, management, motivation and leadership; and describe the quality approach to community relations. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 5) Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice ( ) (3-0) 3 hours 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. The student will describe and explain the history, philosophy and ethical considerations of criminal justice; define the nature and impact of crime on society and how it is integrated into the criminal justice system; distinguish between the civil and criminal court systems; and interpret the relationship between the components of the criminal justice system. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices ( ) (3-0) 3 hours 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 128

4 of evidence, sentencing. The student will describe the American judiciary system and its structure; identify the roles of judicial officers; identify the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing; and interpret the role of evidence. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 6) Prerequisite: CRIJ 1307 Crime in America ( ) (3-0) 3 hours American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime. The student will explain the psychological, social, and economic impact of crime in society and identify characteristics of major crimes, the impact on society and the prevention thereof. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law ( ) (3-0) 3 hours 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 responsibilities. The student will explain the historical and philosophical development of the nature of criminal law; describe definitions and concepts of criminal law and the classifications of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; list the elements of crimes using the Texas statutes as an illustration; and discuss criminal responsibilities as they apply to the criminal statutes. (ICOs 1, 2, 3) Prerequisite: CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System ( ) (3-0) 3 hours 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. The student will describe the juvenile law and the role of juvenile courts; explain the roles of police and correctional agencies concerning delinquency; and review and contract the theories of delinquent conduct. (ICOs 1, 2) Prerequisite: CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections ( ) (3-0) 3 hours 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. The student will identify alternatives to incarceration; compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses inherent in contemporary models of intermediate sanctions; and appraise future trends in community treatment options. (ICOs 1, 2, 5, 6) Prerequisite: CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices ( ) (3-0) 3 hours Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. The student will identify the organization and role of corrections; distinguish operations and procedure within correctional programs; and appraise rehabilitation, alternatives to institutionalization, and future issues. (ICOs 1, 2) Prerequisite: CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation ( ) (3-0) 3 hours Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. The student will define the goals and objectives of criminal investigation; demonstrate ability to conduct proper crime scene investigations; illustrate the use of forensic science for various statutory offenses; and organize the criminal case including field notes, reports, crime scene activities and mandatory documentation of statutory warning. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement ( ) (3-0) 3 hours Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. The student will define police authority and explain the responsibilities and constitutional restraints as enumerated in the Texas Constitution, United States Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The student will outline the law of arrest and search and seizure developed through court decisions and describe the criminal and civil liability that result from improper acts and/or the failure to act. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisite: CRIJ 2328 Police System and Practices ( ) (3-0) 3 hours The police profession; organization of law 129

5 enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. The student will explain the application of ethics, discretion, and sensitivity to the police profession and describe the organization of law enforcement systems and its relationship to current and future issues. (ICOs 1, 2, 5, 6) Prerequisite: 130