Credit Hours:3 Lecture Hours:3 Contact Hour Total:48 History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined and its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial process; and corrections. Notes: This course must be successfully completed prior to enrollment into any 2000 level Criminal Justice course. Technical Dual Credit course. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course