CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

For students interested in careers in law enforcement, adult or juvenile corrections, private or industrial security, or law. Includes interviewing witnesses and suspects; techniques in the collection and preservation of evidence; crime scene processing, including some post-crime scene processing of evidence; follow-up investigation and recent techniques of enhancing the criminal investigation function. Also provides an opportunity for in depth examination of the investigation needs of certain crimes using lectures, videos, guest lecturers and assigned text study. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the responsibilities and challenges faced by professionals working in criminal investigations. 2. Compare and contrast varying investigational techniques. 3. Apply investigative techniques to real or imagined crimes. 4. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010, or ENGL 1010A, or ENGL 1010D (all Grade C or higher). FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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