Criminal Justice

CRIJ 1301—Introduction to Criminal Justice                                                
History, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice; the nature and impact of crime; and an overview of the criminal justice system including law enforcement and court procedures.

CRIJ 1306—Court Systems and Practices                                                     
Study of the judiciary in the American criminal justice system and the adjudication processes and procedures.

CRIJ 1307—Crime in America                                                                           
American crime problems in historical perspective, social, and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime. 

CRIJ 2314—Criminal Investigation                                                                  
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; and case and trial preparation.

CRIJ 2323—Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement                                         
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability.