The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

CRIJ 4355 Current Issues in the Courts

Examination of contemporary issues in the federal and state courts. Topics may include service delivery to victims, defendants and the community; the changing role of courts in society; specialized courts such as drug courts and juvenile courts; and prosecution.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1301 (or ENGL 1387) and [ENGL 1302 (ENGL 1388) or ENGL 1305] with a grade of 'C' or better and sophomore standing.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Criminal Justice

Offered

Fall/Spring/Summer