Department: Criminal Justice

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CRJS1301Crime in AmericaAn introductory course that examines American crime problems in a historical perspective, social and policy factors, crime trends, and prevention and characteristics of crime.
CRJS1301HSCrime in AmericaAn introductory course that examines American crime problems in a historical perspective, social and policy factors, crime trends, and prevention and characteristics of crime. For HSA students only.
CRJS1302Introduction to Criminal JusticeAn introduction to the nature and impact of crime, philosophy and history of criminal justice, and an overview of the criminal justice system. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
CRJS1310Police Systems and PracticesAn examination of the police profession: organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; police community interaction; and current and future issues. Spring.
CRJS1311Legal Aspects of Law EnforcementA survey of police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints, laws of arrest, search, and seizure; and police liability. Spring.
CRJS1401Texas Peace Officer LawA study of laws that are directly related to police field work. Included are traffic, intoxicated driver, Penal Code, elements of crimes, the Family Code, Alcoholic Beverage Code, and Civil Liability. This is a four hour credit course and is taug...
CRJS1402Texas Peace Officer ProceduresA study of the techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol. Includes controlled substance identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, notetaking and report writing, vehicle operation, traffic direction...
CRJS1403Texas Peace Officer SkillsDemonstration and practice of the skills expected of a police police officer. Includes patrol, driving, traffic stops, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearms safety, and emergency medical care. This is a four hour credit course and is taught...
CRJS2111Independent Studies in CRJSIndependent Studies in Criminal Justice.
CRJS2304Fundamentals of Criminal LawA study of the legal system of the United States as it applies to criminal procedure and due process of law; emphasis on Supreme Court interpretations of constitutional rights and protection of an individual accused of a crime.
CRJS2305The Courts and Criminal ProcedureA study of the court system, prosecution, procedures, rules of evidence, and sentencing.
CRJS2308Criminal InvestigationA survey of investigation theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, forensics and trial preparation. Fall. Prerequisite: CRJS 1301 or 1302.
CRJS3190Independent Study in Criminal JusticeIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CRJS3302Juvenile DelinquencyA study of deviant behavior by the legal minors in contemporary society, factors and conditions contributing to delinquency, control and treatment of offenders, and programs for prevention.
CRJS3305Constitutional LawA study of the United States Constitution and the U.S. Supreme Court with special attention given to judicial review, theories of constitutional interpretation, federalism, separation of powers, and civil rights and liberties.
CRJS3306Intro to Private SecurityThis course introduces the student to the historical, philosophical, and current laws and practices utilized in the Private Security Field. Satisfies educational requirements for certification. Fall, even-numbered years.
CRJS3309Internship in Criminal Justice IA supervised field placement with a government or private agency. This course provides the student with an opportunity of intergrating theory and classrooom learning with actual field experience. The placement may be in law enforcement, court, corre...
CRJS3310Overview of the Crim Just SystDesigned to help the student of criminal justice to understand such concepts as the workings of the police, the courts, and the correctional system; special consideration will be given to the integration of these elements as a single system.
CRJS3311Legal Aspects of Crim Just.This course will serve to acquaint the student with the many legal ramifications affecting the different segments of the criminal justice system.
CRJS3312Drug and Alcohol ProblemsEnding as of spring 2009. CRJS only The philosophical, economic, political, social, and psychological dimensions of drug and alcohol problems will be examined. Offered periodically Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 1301 Crosslisted: PSYC 3312 SOCI 3...
CRJS3315Forensic PsychologyIn this course students will learn the history of forensic psychology and how it differs from other forensic sciences. Students will cover a variety of topics including: careers in forensic psychology, profiling, interviewing and interrogation, eye w...
CRJS3356CAED Portfolio CreditsCAED Portfolio Credits
CRJS3390Selected Topics in CRJSSpecialized courses which may be approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education will be offered on a continuing basis both for credit and non-credit. Courses may be repeated for elective credit when topic varies...
CRJS3391Legal InvestigationCriminal Justice Ethics
CRJS3392Community-Oriented PolicingCommunity Oriented Policing
CRJS3393Forensic PsychologyThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
CRJS3602Internship in Criminal Justice IIA supervised field placement with a government or private agency. This course the student with an opportunity of integrating theory and classroom learning with actual field experience. The placement may be in law enforcement, court, corrections, ju...
CRJS3609InternshipNo Description Set
CRJS4201Ethics in Law EnforcementAn in-depth study and philosophical analysis of ethical issues that confront criminal justice professionals whose practitioners are regularly confronted with ethically charged decisions. Prerequisite: Junior Standing
CRJS4291Independent Studies in Criminal JusticeIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CRJS4301Ethics in Law EnforcementAn in-depth study and philosophical analysis of ethical issues that confront criminal justice professionals whose practitioners are regularly confronted with ethically charged decisions.
CRJS4303Organization and AdministrationA study of the basic principles of organization, administration, and supervision, with specific reference to criminal justice personnel and organization.
CRJS4304Criminal LawAn examination of the legal system of the United States as it applies to criminal procedure and due process of law; emphasis on Supreme Court interpretations of constitutional rights and protection of an individual accused of a crime.
CRJS4305Criminal Procedure and EvidencThe student will become familiar with the basic rules governing the admissibility and types of evidence utilized in the criminal justice system; study of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; review of the laws of arrest, search, and seizures, and th...
CRJS4306Crime and Drug ControlHistory and casual factors of drug and vice-type crimes, with emphasis on current education prevention programs, the effects of drug usage, along with the varied methods being utilized by governmental officials to control gambling, prostitution, porn...
CRJS4307CriminologyThe course considers the idea of crime and community from social, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The social patterns, characteristics, and causes of crime will be examined along with theories of control and treatment.
CRJS4308CorrectionsA study of the history, philosophy, and theory of corrections; application of theory to practice with emphasis on research and analysis.
CRJS4309Economic CrimesThis course is designed to alert people from the public/private sector to the methods and techniques used by white-collar criminals in committing crimes for profit. Such crimes as fraud, embezzlement, kickback schemes, and internal thefts are emphasi...
CRJS4310Human TraffickingThis course is designed to help students gain a better understanding of contemporary human trafficking and modern day slavery. The roles that entities such as government, the media, faith-based organizations, organized crime, and culture play in this...
CRJS4312Research MethodsThis course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completion...
CRJS4314Correctional CounselingA concentrated approach to the goals, function, and processes involved in individual and group counseling. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship, role function, techniques, and procedures that are particularly appropriate to psychosocial...
CRJS4315Homeland and Organizational SecurityThis course will cover the creations and transformation of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Strategies and Initiatives, and future issues related to Homeland Security. Students also will learn the structure and function of Priva...
CRJS4317Research MethodsThis course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completion...
CRJS4320Internship in Criminal Justice IA supervised field placement with a government or law enforcement agency. This course provides the student with an opportunity of integrating theory and classroom learning with actual field experience. The placement may be in law enforcement, court,...
CRJS4330Victim and VictimizationThis course is designed to address the sources of violence and its influences on people and society. Students can see the causes of victimization from different perspectives. It examines the social environmental factors that cause victimization, rela...
CRJS4332Crisis InterventionThis course examines the field of crisis intervention from a multi-disciplinary perspective including law enforcement, human services, psychology, and sociology. The evaluation and application of crisis intervention techniques, methods, and concepts...
CRJS4390Selected Top. in Crim. JusticeSpecialized courses approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education will be offered on a continuing basis both for credit and non-credit. Courses may be repeated for elective credit when topic varies. Winter,...
CRJS4391Independent Study in Criminal JusticeIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CRJS4393Cold Case Homicides Internship IThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
CRJS4394Cold Case Homicides Internship IIThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
CRJS4395Crisis InterventionRESERVED FOR SPRING 2013 CROSSED WITH CRJS 5395. PSYC/SOCI 4395
CRJS4397Internship II in Criminal JusticeThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
CRJS4620Internship in Criminal Justice IIA supervised field placement with government or law enforcement agency. This course provides the student with an opportunity of integrating theory and classroom learning with actual field experience. The placement may be in law enforcement, court, co...
CRJS5153Homeland SecurityCROSSED CRJS 4315
CRJS5317Research Methods in Criminal JusticeNo Description Set
CRJS5320Ethical Issues in Law EnforcementAn in-depth study and philosophical analysis of ethical issues that confront criminal justice professionals whose practitioners are regularly confronted with ethically charged decisions. This 5000-level course is cross-listed with a 4000-level course...
CRJS5321Principles of Organizations and Administration for Justice ProfessionalsA study of the basic principles of organizations, administration, and supervision, with specific reference to criminal justice personnel and organization. This 5000-level course is cross-listed with a 4000-level course and includes specific graduate...
CRJS5322Crime and Drug Problems and ControlHistory and casual factors of drugs and vice-type crimes, with emphasis on current education prevention programs, the effects of drug usage, along with the varied methods being utilized by governmental officials to control gambling, prostitution, por...
CRJS5323Crime and CommunityThe course considers the idea of crime and community from social, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The social patterns, characteristics and causes of crime will be examined along with theories of control and treatment. This 5000-level co...
CRJS5324Correctional Theory and ApplicationA study of the history, philosophy, and theory of corrections; applications of theory to practice with emphasis on research and analysis. This 5000-level course is cross-listed with a 4000-level course and includes specific graduate course requiremen...
CRJS5325White Collar Crime in AmericaThis course is designed to alert people from the public/private sector to the methods and techniques used by white-collar criminals in committing crimes for profit. Such crimes as fraud, embezzlement, kick-back schemes, and internal thefts are emphas...
CRJS5326Research Methods in Criminal JusticeThis course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completio...
CRJS5327Selected Topics in Criminal JusticeSpecialized courses approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education will be offered on a continuing basis both for credit and non-credit. Courses may be repeated once for elective credit when topics varies.
CRJS5330Victim and VictimizationThis course is designed to address the sources of violence and its influences on people and society. Students can see the causes of victimization from different perspectives. It examines the social environmental factors that cause victimization, rela...
CRJS5332Crisis InterventionThis course examines the field of crisis intervention from a multi-disciplinary perspective including law enforcement, human services, psychology, and sociology. The evaluation and application of crisis intervention techniques, methods, and concepts...
CRJS5390Independent Study in Criminal JusticeIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
CRJS5391IS: Crimnal Behavioral ProblemsIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
CRJS5392IS: Crisis Intervention, SituationalDilemmas in Criminal JusticeIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
CRJS5393Independent Study in CrjsIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
CRJS5395Crisis InterventionReserved and crossed with CRJS/PSYC/SOCI 4395
CRJS5690Advanced Internship in CrjsNo Description Set
CRJS6301Constitutional Issues/Criminal JusticeA study of the US Constitution with emphasis given to clauses and provisions that provide civil rights and due process to alleged criminals. This course will focus on the responsibilities and requirements criminal justice personnel must meet during e...
CRJS6302Deviant BehaviorExamination of construct of deviance from histor- ical and contemporary frames of reference. Atten- tion is given both to diverse theoretical formula- tions and to applied aspects, particularly in dynamics of contemporary societal response deviancie...
CRJS6303Criminal Justice Personnel AdministratnPersonnel administration and management in criminal justice agencies and institutions; analyzes functions or recruitment selection, hiring, placement, evaluation, dismissal, bene- fits, systems, minority recruitment, training, education, promotion, c...
CRJS6304Law Enforcement Prinicples & PracticesNo Description Set
CRJS6305Judicial and Constitutional ProcessesExamination of the structures, functions, and operations of the courts, with special attention to contemporary constitutional issues and their impact on the criminal justice process.
CRJS6306Special Topics in Criminal JusticeThe primary focus will be to provide an oppor- tunity for analysis and discussion of topics of major concern in criminology and criminal justice that are not covered in regular courses.
CRJS6307InternshipProfessional or pre-professional experience in a revelant agancy or institution with placement and work experience approved and directed by student's supervising professor; intended for the substitute students without related professional experience....
CRJS6308Crime and Public PolicyNo Description Set
CRJS6309Juvenile DelinquencyThis course will concentrate on the theoretical modeling and development of crime prevention, the justice system and subsequent treatment of offen- ders. Focus will include history models of crime control, the development and growth of crime prevent...
CRJS6310Computer Applications in Criminal LawAn introductory course in the use of the computer and the Internet. Will include discussion of the use of these technologies within the Criminal Justice system. Class will cover word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, Internet applicati...
CRJS6311Cybercrimes: Investigation/ProsecutionThis course will examine the increase use of computer technology in the commission of tradi- tional and nontraditional crimes. The focus will be on the various ways in which cybercrimes and related technology have impacted the law enforcement aganci...
CRJS6312Advanced Law Enforcement Principle/PractAnalyzes the problems, practices, and philosophies of law enforcement in contemporary society. Stu- dents are expected to give special attention to particular areas such as personnel selected, police-community relations, crisis intervention, and pat...
CRJS6390Independent Study in CrjsIndependent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
CRJSELECCriminal Justice ElectiveA generic course used for the External Transcript Equivalency Process. If the course does not have an equivalency but will meet subject area, the ELEC is used along with the appropriate department to state the course is accepted with in the subject...