CRJU 2335 Criminal Investigation

This course is structured to provide students with knowledge, theory, and practice of investigative processes involved in criminal investigation. The topics discussed include evidence collection techniques, utilization of technology in preserving and analyzing evidence, principles of investigative technique, reporting procedures and requirements, and developing critical thinking and communication skills.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: as needed - Demorest Campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Describe concepts associated with criminal investigation.
2. Summarize the history of criminal investigation.
3. Have a working knowledge of the process of criminal investigation.
4. Understand various types of criminal offenses.
5. Have a working knowledge of the correlation between criminal investigation and the courtroom process.
6. Be familiar with the purpose of a criminal investigation.
7. Understand why in criminal investigation one must not only be ethical but also apply high ethical standards to laws, policies, procedures, and operational techniques to the investigation, detection, apprehension, adjudication, and rehabilitation/punishment of offenders.