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Computer Science Courses (COSC):
Credit:Lec:Lab
1301 Microcomputer Applications ................................................................................................................................. 3:3:2
Teaches students to solve realistic problems using the most readily available “off-the-shelf” general applications
software: word processing, spreadsheets and database systems. Additional assignments may use system software and
presentation graphics software. This course should not be taken by business majors.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
Criminal Justice Courses (CRIJ):
Credit:Lec:Lab
1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
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.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
1306 Courts Systems and Practices ............................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
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 of evidence; sentencing.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
1307 Crime in America .................................................................................................................................................. 3:3:0
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.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law ............................................................................................................................ 3:3:0
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 statues as illustrations; criminal responsibility.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
1313 Juvenile Justice System........................................................................................................................................ 3:3:0
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.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
2301 Community Resources in Corrections ................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
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.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
2313 Correctional Systems and Practices ...................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional
operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
2314 Criminal Investigation .......................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Investigation theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation;
uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement ....................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search and seizure; police liability.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
2328 Police Systems and Practices ................................................................................................................................ 3:3:0
The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role, police discretion; ethics; policecommunity
interaction; current and future issues.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.
Economics Courses (ECON):
Credit:Lec:Lab
2301 Principles (Macro)................................................................................................................................................. 3:3:0
Emphasizes monetary theory; national income analysis; fluctuation and growth; public finance; international trade
and current economic problems.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading, writing, and math.
2302 Principles (Micro).................................................................................................................................................. 3:3:0
Introduction to economic principles; allocation of resources; determination of output and prices; distribution and
managerial economics.
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading, writing, and math.