CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Study of investigative theory, the collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, concepts of interviewing and interrogation, the use of forensic sciences, and trial preparation. CIP Code: (4301045524)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Define the goals and objectives of criminal investigation. 2 - Demonstrate the ability to conduct proper crime scene investigations. 3 - Illustrate the use of forensic science for various statutory offenses. 4 - Organize the criminal case including field notes, reports, crime scene activities, and mandatory documentation of statutory warnings.