Course Descriptions

CRJ 1301. Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hours
A basic introduction to the Criminal Justice FIeld.

SOC 2101. Introduction to the Field I (CRJ 2101) 1 hour
This course introduces the student to the fields of Sociology and Criminal
Justice. It helps students understand what careers are possible and which
areas within the field they would like to pursue. Discussion, presentations,
guest speakers are an important part of the course. Students also learn
what things are essential to successful completion of the program.

SOC 2102. Introduction to the Field II (CRJ 2102) 1 hour
This course introduces the student to the fields of Sociology and Criminal
Justice. It helps students understand what careers are possible and which
areas within the field they would like to pursue. Discussion, presentations,
guest speakers are an important part of the course. Students also learn
what things are essential to successful completion of the program.

SOC 2301. Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
A study of the nature of human societies, groups, social processes, social
integration, and the sociological approach.

2302. Social Problems (3301, 3345) 3 hours
An exploration of the development of societies, and the problems associated with population shifts to industrialized urban areas.

SOC 2310. Sociology of Music (3300, 3310)) (MUS 2310) 3 hours
This course is intended to develop appreciation for alternative musical
expressions especially as they pertain to musical traditions from the non-
western world. Students will learn the context in which music is created,
its value to the people whose culture it inhabits, the instruments upon
which the music is played, and the transformation of music in different
cultures. Music reading skills and knowledge of basic music principles are
advisable.

SOC 2390. Minority Groups (4311) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301or consent of instructor
The study of the sociology of minority groups including theories of prejudice and discrimination

SOC1302. Cultural Anthropology (3302) 3 hours
A survey of the science of humankind focusing on the world’s cultural
diversity and the search for general explanatory theories that explain this
diversity. The class will explore empirical methods to describe cultures and
intracultural variation.

SOC 3312. Juvenile Delinquency (CRJ 3312) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
A study of possible causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency,
societal reactions to it, and an overview of the juvenile justice system.

CRJ 3314. Corrections and Community Supervision 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301or consent of instructor
A course designed to provide students with the philosophy, nature, and scope of correctional procedures. Probation and community supervision are also covered.

SOC 3316. Sociological Perspectives on Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
This course introduces the student to sociological theories that address
interpersonal interactions and the construction of meaning. Topics included
are social roles and statuses, emotions, socialization, social control,
deviance, social identity, inequality, exchange, expectation states, collective
behavior, frame analysis, and labeling.

CRJ 3319. Criminal Law and Justice 3 hours
An overview of the Texas Penal code and a look at Texas criminal law in other areas. It also includes substantive criminal law, including crimes against the person, crimes against property, crimes against the public, and defenses to criminal accusations. The pre-trial, trial, and appellate processes in Texas criminal cases are examined.

SOC 3320. Victimology (CRJ 3320) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
An overview of the history and theory of victimology in which patterns of victimization are analyzed, with emphasis on types of victims and of crimes. The interaction between victims of crimes and the system of criminal justice is considered in terms of the role of the victim and the services that the victim is offered.

SOC 3321. Marriage and the Family 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
A study of marriage and family relations as changing institutions in a
changing social world with respect to variations in fertility, socialization,
and social control.

CRJ 3321. Forensic Investigation 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301or consent of instructor
Forensic Investigation is designed to provide students with the basic aspects of evidence collection, such as observation, documentation, preservation and collection of human remains at the scene of death. It includes how to look for evidence, what the investigator should do and not do, what they should collect, legal rights involved in collecting evidence, and locating the next of kin (notification of death).

SOC 3322. Family Violence (4322) (WST 3322) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
Family violence has become one of the most prevalent political and social
issues of our time. Within the last 20 years, numerous laws and public
policies have been enacted pertaining to such forms of domestic violence as child abuse, elder abuse, and spousal abuse. This course is designed to critically analyze the theoretical causes and some of the public policies
associated with domestic violence.

SOC 3325. Deviant Behavior(4321) (CRJ3325) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor).
An examination of what deviant behavior is (including specific examples of
behavior which is so labeled) and social explanations for its existence.

SOC 3342. Changing Roles of Men and Women (WST 3342) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
A survey of social factors influencing traditional and contemporary roles
of men and women in American society. Emphasis will be on the
socialization process of both men and women, theories of gender
stratification, and current issues based on gender differences affecting
men and women in the workplace and in interpersonal relations.

SOC 3497. Quantitative Methods (CRJ 3497) 4 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
This course provides an introduction to basic statistical techniques used
by social scientists to effectively organize and present data about the
social world. Interpretation of statistical information is stressed. Topics
include measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, measures of association, normal curve, ANOVA, and multivariate analysis. Students
will design and do original research as well as make us of existing data
sets.

CRJ 3399. Special Topics 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and or consent of instructor).
Topics of interest to Criminal Justice students in the profession, including Women and Crime, History of Crime, and other pertinent topics.

CRJ 4313. Criminology (3313) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and 6 hours of sociology or criminal justice (or
consent of instructor).
An examination of the causes and consequences of crime and juvenile delinquency and an evaluation of penal methods and agencies for rehabilitation.

CRJ 4316. Criminal and Forensic Procedure 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and 6 hours of sociology or criminal justice (or
consent of instructor).
Texas specific Rules of Evidence and courtroom procedures such as cross examination, how to get evidence in court and why. Using an understanding of correct Forensic investigative procedures, students determine which evidence is admissible and which is not. The usual criminal procedure content, including constitutional criminal procedures such as searches, seizures, arrests, and analysis of problems encountered during police interrogation and interviewing are also covered.

SOC 4317. Forensic Sociology (CRJ 4317) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and 6 additional hours of criminal justice or
sociology
This course examines the sociological causes of criminal activity and
ways to use social characteristics to identify criminal tendencies. Similarities between sociology and the crime scene investigation will be
explored through examination of the way in which seemingly isolated
events and random pieces of information are embedded in larger frames of
social and informational significance which can have predictive relevance
and meaning. This course explored the interpretive approach of semiology, the science of reading signs in the social world.

SOC 4323. Population and Society (WST 4323) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and 6 hours of sociology or criminal justice (or
consent of instructor).
This course provides an understanding of demographic theories and
population projection methods in relation to changes in societies, based on
migration, fertility, and mortality patterns.

SOC 4332. The Local Community (4352) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
This course examines the dynamics of the local community, including
individual and institutional interactions and neighborhood organizations. It
also looks at factors contributing to the development of a well functioning
community. The local neighborhood of Polytechnic Heights and local
community leaders may be referenced throughout the course.

SOC 4394. Internship (3352) (CRJ 4394) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and 6 hours of sociology or criminal justice (or
consent of instructor).
This course provides hands-on experience within the student's chosen field.  A total of 125 hours of volunteer work is required at a selected site suitable to the student's goals, abilities, chosen discipline, and interests. Texas Wesleyan University faculty and on-site supervision ensures professional development of the student and integrity of the program. The student acts as a representative of Texas Wesleyan University and therefore is expected to exhibit professional behavior. Can be repeated for credit.

SOC 4396. Social Theory (3351) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 and 6 hours of sociology or criminal justice (or
consent of instructor).
A review of the history of social thought with considerable attention given
to contemporary sociological theory.

SOC 4397. Applied Research Methods (3351) (CRJ 4397) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 3497 and 6 hours in criminal justice or sociology (or
consent of instructor)
An introduction to the fundamentals of designing, conducting, and evaluating psychological, sociological, and organizational research in
applied settings.

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