Department: Criminal Justice

Code Name Description
CRJS1301 Crime in America An introductory course that examines American crime problems in a historical perspective, social and policy factors, crime trends, and prevention and characteristics of crime.
CRJS1301HS Crime in America An 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.
CRJS1302 Introduction to Criminal Justice An 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.
CRJS2304 Fundamentals of Criminal Law A 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. This course may not be...
CRJS2305 The Courts and Criminal Procedure A study of the court system, prosecution, procedures, rules of evidence, and sentencing.
CRJS3190 Independent Study in Criminal Justice Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CRJS3302 Juvenile Delinquency A 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.
CRJS3305 Constitutional Law A 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.
CRJS3315 Forensic Psychology In 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...
CRJS4291 Independent Studies in Criminal Justice Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CRJS4301 Ethics in Law Enforcement An in-depth study and philosophical analysis of ethical issues that confront criminal justice professionals whose practitioners are regularly confronted with ethically charged decisions.
CRJS4303 Organization and Administration A study of the basic principles of organization, administration, and supervision, with specific reference to criminal justice personnel and organization.
CRJS4306 Crime and Drug Control History 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...
CRJS4307 Criminology The 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.
CRJS4308 Corrections A study of the history, philosophy, and theory of corrections; application of theory to practice with emphasis on research and analysis.
CRJS4310 Human Trafficking This 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...
CRJS4315 Homeland and Organizational Security This 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...
CRJS4317 Research Methods This 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...
CRJS4320 Internship in Criminal Justice I A 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,...
CRJS4330 Victim and Victimization This 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...
CRJS4332 Crisis Intervention This 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...
CRJS4391 Independent Study in Criminal Justice Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CRJS4393 Cold Case Homicides Internship I This 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)...
CRJS4394 Cold Case Homicides Internship II This 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)...
CRJS4397 Internship II in Criminal Justice This 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)...
CRJS4620 Internship in Criminal Justice II A 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...
CRJS5320 Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement An 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...
CRJS5321 Principles of Organizations andAdministration for Justice Professionals A 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...
CRJS5322 Crime and Drug Problems and Control History 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...
CRJS5323 Crime and Community The 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...
CRJS5324 Correctional Theory and Application A 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...
CRJS5326 Research Methods in Criminal Justice This 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...
CRJS5327 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Specialized 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.
CRJS5330 Victim/Victimization This 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...
CRJS5332 Crisis Intervention This 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...
CRJS5390 Independent Study in Criminal Justice Independent Study courses are devised by, professors to permit students to explore material, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
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