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CRIJ 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
Introduction to Criminal Justice
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: This course is a study of history and philosophy of criminal justice including ethical considerations. Topics include the definition of crime, the nature and impact of crime, an overview of the criminal justice system, law enforcement, court system, prosecution and defense, trial process, and corrections. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045124
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CRIJ 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
Crime in America
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: American crime problems are studied in the historical perspective. Social and public policy factors affecting crime are discussed. The impact of crime and crime trends are shown along with the social characteristics of specific crimes. The prevention of crime is emphasized. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4504015225
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CRIJ 2313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
Correctional Systems and Practices
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the role of corrections in the criminal justice system. Topics include organization and theory of correctional systems, institutional operations, management, alternatives to institutionalization, treatments and rehabilitation, and current and future issues. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
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CRIJ 2328 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
Police Systems and Practices
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Exploration of the profession of police officer. Topics include organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics, police-community interaction, and current and future issues. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045724
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
