2023 - 2024 Catalog
Course Descriptions for Criminal Justice
Course Number: CJSA 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: Introduction to the field of criminalistics. Topics include the application of scientific and technical methods in the investigation of crime including location, identification, and handling of evidence for scientific analysis. (3 Lec.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Criminalistics I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Introduction to the field of criminalistics. Topics include the application of scientific and technical methods in the investigation of crime including location, identification, and handling of evidence for scientific analysis. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 1330 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: An introduction to cybercrime. Topics include specific laws, investigative techniques, and criminological theories applicable to computer crime. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Cybercrimes
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to cybercrime. Topics include specific laws, investigative techniques, and criminological theories applicable to computer crime. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 1347 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Study of the principles of organizational structure and administration. Topics include theories of management, motivation, and leadership. Focus on a quality approach toward police community interaction. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Police Organization and Administration
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Study of the principles of organizational structure and administration. Topics include theories of management, motivation, and leadership. Focus on a quality approach toward police community interaction. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 1348 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Ethical philosophies and issues pertaining to the various professions in the criminal justice system. Includes ethical issues emanating from constitutional conflict with public protection and individual rights, civil liberties, and correctional policies. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Ethics in Criminal Justice
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Ethical philosophies and issues pertaining to the various professions in the criminal justice system. Includes ethical issues emanating from constitutional conflict with public protection and individual rights, civil liberties, and correctional policies. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a specific discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through work experience. The course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a specific discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through work experience. The course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Course Number: CJSA 1392 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 1393 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 1400 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: Concepts, investigations process, scene management, required documentation, and case management for incidences of natural, accidental, and suicidal deaths. Follows the Department of Justice National Guidelines for Death Investigations and meets the criteria for academic credit recognition from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Death Investigations I
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Concepts, investigations process, scene management, required documentation, and case management for incidences of natural, accidental, and suicidal deaths. Follows the Department of Justice National Guidelines for Death Investigations and meets the criteria for academic credit recognition from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CJSA 1401 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: Concepts, investigations process, scene management, required documentation and case management for incidences of homicide, undetermined causes of death, and sudden infant death. Exploration of various federal, state, and local investigative requirements. Follows the Department of Justice National Guidelines for Death Investigations. Also meets the criteria for academic credit recognition from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Death Investigations II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Concepts, investigations process, scene management, required documentation and case management for incidences of homicide, undetermined causes of death, and sudden infant death. Exploration of various federal, state, and local investigative requirements. Follows the Department of Justice National Guidelines for Death Investigations. Also meets the criteria for academic credit recognition from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CJSA 1471 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: An introduction to crime scene investigation, evidence gathering, and preservation. Utilizing lecture and lab, presents the methods, procedures, techniques for the analysis and preservation of crime scene evidence appropriate for first responders to a crime scene. In the process, students will have "hands on" experience as well as practical understanding of the basic operation of a forensic lab. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Forensic Science I
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: An introduction to crime scene investigation, evidence gathering, and preservation. Utilizing lecture and lab, presents the methods, procedures, techniques for the analysis and preservation of crime scene evidence appropriate for first responders to a crime scene. In the process, students will have "hands on" experience as well as practical understanding of the basic operation of a forensic lab. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CJSA 1472 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: A forensic science lecture course focused on research in adolescent and adult neuropsychology. A study of the latest research from neuroimaging related to biological templates for violence within the brain. The psychotherapy and known offender characteristics will be analyzed and discussed. Also demonstrated are how forensic specialists analyze mens rea (criminal mind), MO (modus operandi), signature, and criminal aftermath activity as part of crime scene analysis. (4 Lec.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Forensic Science II
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: A forensic science lecture course focused on research in adolescent and adult neuropsychology. A study of the latest research from neuroimaging related to biological templates for violence within the brain. The psychotherapy and known offender characteristics will be analyzed and discussed. Also demonstrated are how forensic specialists analyze mens rea (criminal mind), MO (modus operandi), signature, and criminal aftermath activity as part of crime scene analysis. (4 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 2323 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: Theory and practice of crime scene investigation. Topics include report writing, blood and other body fluids, document examination, etchings, casts and molds, glass fractures, use of microscope, and firearms identification. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Criminalistics II
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Theory and practice of crime scene investigation. Topics include report writing, blood and other body fluids, document examination, etchings, casts and molds, glass fractures, use of microscope, and firearms identification. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CJSA 2332 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: A study of the practical aspects of criminalistics procedures. Topics include crime scene investigation, collecting and preserving evidence, and testifying in court. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Criminalistics III
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the practical aspects of criminalistics procedures. Topics include crime scene investigation, collecting and preserving evidence, and testifying in court. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: CJSA 2334 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: A series of lectures and class participation exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting criminal justice personnel and the public they serve. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A series of lectures and class participation exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting criminal justice personnel and the public they serve. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: CJSA 2382 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a specific discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through work experience. The course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, ECC, MVC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a specific discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through work experience. The course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Course Number: CRIJ 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045124
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.Course Description: This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045124
Course Number: CRIJ 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Court Systems and Practices
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
Course Number: CRIJ 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4504015225
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Crime in America
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Dallas College Core Curriculum course.Course Description: 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4504015225
Course Number: CRIJ 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses, and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Fundamentals of Criminal Law
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses, and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
Course Number: CRIJ 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045224
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Juvenile Justice System
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045224
Course Number: CRIJ 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045324
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Community Resources in Corrections
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045324
Course Number: CRIJ 2313 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Correctional Systems and Practices
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045424
Course Number: CRIJ 2314 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045524
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Criminal Investigation
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045524
Course Number: CRIJ 2323 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: This course covers police authority, responsibilities, and constitutional constraints. Topics include laws of arrest, search and seizure, and police liability. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045624
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: This course covers police authority, responsibilities, and constitutional constraints. Topics include laws of arrest, search and seizure, and police liability. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045624
Course Number: CRIJ 2328 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045724
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Police Systems and Practices
This is a Texas Common Course Number.Course Description: This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4301045724
Course Number: HMSY 1337 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Overview of homeland security. Evaluation of the progression of homeland security issues throughout Texas and the United States. An examination of the roles undertaken and methods used by governmental agencies and individuals to respond to those issues. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Introduction to Homeland Security
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Overview of homeland security. Evaluation of the progression of homeland security issues throughout Texas and the United States. An examination of the roles undertaken and methods used by governmental agencies and individuals to respond to those issues. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: HMSY 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Study of terrorism and reasons why America is a terrorist target. Includes methods of combating domestic and international terrorism terrorist operations, cyber-terrorism, narco-terrorism, the mind of the terrorist, and organized crime's impact on terrorism. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Understanding and Combating Terrorism
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Study of terrorism and reasons why America is a terrorist target. Includes methods of combating domestic and international terrorism terrorist operations, cyber-terrorism, narco-terrorism, the mind of the terrorist, and organized crime's impact on terrorism. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: HMSY 1470 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: Use of cyber-crime by terrorist organizations and their impact on our nation’s information based infrastructure, government, corporate, and private institutions and citizens. Includes a study of the uses of computer forensics and methods to defend against cyber-attacks. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Cyber Terrorism
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: Use of cyber-crime by terrorist organizations and their impact on our nation’s information based infrastructure, government, corporate, and private institutions and citizens. Includes a study of the uses of computer forensics and methods to defend against cyber-attacks. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: HMSY 2306 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Examination of links between organized crime and terrorism. Includes information concerning current terrorist groups; ties to ethic-related organized crimes; and terrorist organization’s use of black marketing, money laundering, identity theft, credit card theft, and fraud to fund terrorism. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Organized Crime and Terrorism
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Examination of links between organized crime and terrorism. Includes information concerning current terrorist groups; ties to ethic-related organized crimes; and terrorist organization’s use of black marketing, money laundering, identity theft, credit card theft, and fraud to fund terrorism. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: PSYT 2321 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: Examination of crisis management and intervention theories in assisting clients in crisis situations. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Crisis Intervention
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Examination of crisis management and intervention theories in assisting clients in crisis situations. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: PSYT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.
Course Description: Examine the American family from historical and modern perspectives. Emphasis on current issues regarding structures of relationships, marriage, and social change. (3 Lec.)
Course not offered this year on any campus of Dallas College.
Course Title: Family Systems
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Examine the American family from historical and modern perspectives. Emphasis on current issues regarding structures of relationships, marriage, and social change. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: PSYT 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Description: An analysis of behavior management and cognitive theories and techniques with emphasis on their applications. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC
Course Title: Principles of Behavior Management and Modification
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An analysis of behavior management and cognitive theories and techniques with emphasis on their applications. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: SLPS 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: Cyber theft and computer fraud. Includes physical protection of computers and peripherals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Security of Computers and Data
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Cyber theft and computer fraud. Includes physical protection of computers and peripherals. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: SLPS 2333 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Description: The private investigation process. Includes techniques and procedures involved and legal issues applicable to private investigations. (3 Lec.)
This course is not currently offered by Cedar Valley Campus.
Listed by Campus(es): EFC
Course Title: Private Investigation
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: The private investigation process. Includes techniques and procedures involved and legal issues applicable to private investigations. (3 Lec.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.