Undergraduate
An introduction to nature of crime, crime causation, crime trends, and theories of crime.
A survey of agencies, processes, and subdivisions involved in and that make up the entirety of the criminal justice system, including courts, law enforcement , and corrections.
A comparative analysis of theories of criminal justice as they have evolved and been applied in Western Civilization. Prerequisite: CRJ 220.
The historical development and evolution of punishment, correctional institutions and practice, and community corrections.
Principles of fundamental criminal investigation, including crime scene evidence collection and preservation, interrogation techniques, and surveillance. Prerequisite: CRJ 220
Survey of the history and development of juvenile courts, evolution of English common law relative to children.
A historical survey of street gangs and other deviant groups in America. Students will obtain a working knowledge of street gangs.
Elements and principal rules of criminal liability particularly as it relates to the law enforcement function
An analysis of recent appellate and U. S. Supreme Court decisions as they bear on criminal justice practice. Impact of current and future legal considerations.
An overview of the forensic properties and identification of drug properties. Designed to acquaint students with a wide range of illicit street drugs, prescription drugs, and over the counter drugs used in making illegal drugs.
The prevention of threats and response to acts of domestic terrorism is emphasized including the criminal justice system’s role in homeland security.
The prevention of threats and response to acts of international terrorism is emphasized including the criminal justice system’s role in homeland security.
An exploration of electronic technology in the criminal justice system, including the uses of technology in crime and the role of technology in law enforcement.
An examination of the challenges of maintaining safety and security in institutional settings, including educational institutions.
Rules of evidence; criminal procedure in arrest, search, and seizure. Supreme Court and 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decisions affecting law enforcement are closely analyzed.
Contrasts and similarities between American and European criminal justice systems.
The student gains practical experience in a criminal justice agency under the supervision of qualified personnel. Prerequisite: Must be a criminal justice major with senior status.
Analysis and discussion of topics relating to crime and justice in America as conveyed by required CRJ courses. Prerequisite: Must be a criminal justice major with senior status.
Master's
A survey of agencies, processes, and subdivisions involved in and that make up the entirety of the criminal justice system, including courts, law enforcement, and corrections. (3 hours)
An examination of the organization and administration of law enforcement functions. (3 hours)
An analysis of recent appellate and U. S. Supreme Court decisions as they bear on criminal justice practice. Impact of current and future legal considerations. (3 hours)
An extensive examination of the administration of criminal justice agencies to include police, corrections, and juvenile justice systems with particular emphasis placed on liability issues. (3 hours)
A study of delinquency prevention and the administration of programs implemented to reduce delinquency. (3 hours)
An exploration of leadership, ethics, and decision-making in criminal justice. Applied principles that promote ethical conduct with an emphasis placed on practical application exercises. (3 hours)
An examination of investigative techniques including statement analysis, interview tactics, cybercrime, continuing criminal enterprise crimes, serial crimes, and terrorism. (3 hours)
An extensive examination of homeland security as a concept, the legal framework, and redirection of national policies and priorities. (3 hours)
An examination of the challenges facing the private security industry today. (3 hours)
A study of theories of leadership and their application in criminal justice with an emphasis on the development of leaders in criminal justice agencies. (3 hours)
A study of the legal and moral responsibility of the criminal justice system to individual rights. (3 hours)
An analysis of planning, evaluation, and research methods as applied in criminal justice. (3 hours)
A study of community based corrections programs in the United States and abroad. (3 hours)
An examination of best practices in hiring, retention, discipline, and operational decision making in criminal justice. (3 hours)
The study of the financial impact of crime and criminal behavior. (3 hours)
An analysis of contemporary issues as they relate to criminal justice agencies including an analysis of external influences that impact the decision making process. (3 hours)
The identification of and development of community service opportunities for criminal justice agencies. (3 hours)
An experience that permits the graduate students to work under close faculty guidance on individual research projects. (3 hours)
Includes preparation of proposal for graduate thesis and satisfactory progress in research as determined by advisor. (3 hours)
Completion of thesis and oral defense as determined by thesis committee. (3 hours)
