Criminal Justice - OSA

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Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Topics for this course shall include the 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 processes; corrections.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America

Topics for the course shall include 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.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Topics for this course shall include 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 responsibility.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
9






Total Program Hours
9



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This award provides students with a foundational understanding of the criminal justice system, including crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Through courses such as Crime in America, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Fundamentals of Criminal Law, students gain essential knowledge and skills for entry-level opportunities or further study in the field.
 




Program Director
Young, Dr. Miles
Faculty Advisor
Bailey, Elizabeth







 

For More Information Contact

Elizabeth A. Bailey, M.S.
903-434-8249
BT 109A
ebailey@ntcc.edu