2023-2024 College Catalog

Investigations Certificate [C55180I]

Program Information

Program of Study

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

CJC 111Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJC 121Law Enforcement Operations

3

CJC 212Ethics & Community Relations

3

CJC 231Constitutional Law

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to perform entry-level investigative skills (80%)
  • Students will understand and demonstrate an understanding of Constitutional rights and procedures pertaining to the rights of individual citizens (80%)
  • Students will demonstrate the critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills utilized in modern policing and private security (80%)

Technical Requirements

Criterion Standard Example
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Skills 1. Ability is sufficient for the classroom, lab, and work in industry situations A. Receive, interpret, and correctly complete assignments such as reading, research, writing, and presenting
B. Assess simulated crime scenes and interpret evidence to determine the cause of the incident
Interpersonal Skills 1. Abilities are sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from a variety of social, emotional, racial, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds<\td> A. Participate in team projects with other students
B. Provide assistance to fellow students and instructors when requested
C. Maintain a cooperative spirit while working on a simulated crime scene
D. Respect and care for fellow students and guests whose appearance, condition, beliefs, and values may conflict with your own
E. Demonstrate sufficient emotional health to perform under stress, exercise good judgment, and promptly complete all academic and work-based learning responsibilities
Communication Skills 1. Abilities are sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form A. Speak and write clearly and distinctly
B. Give verbal directions and follow verbal directions from other members of the class or instructors
C. Demonstrate listening skills
Coping Skills 1. Ability to maintain a state of order A. Solves personal and interpersonal problems
B. Minimizes stress and conflict
C. Balances internal needs and external demands
Motor Skills 1. Physical abilities are sufficient to move in one's environment with ease and without restriction A. Some classes require motor skills to collect fingerprints and other evidence by using small tools and light equipment<\td>
2. Gross and fine motor abilities are sufficient to process a simulated crime scene
Auditory Skills 1.Auditory abilities are sufficient to work effectively and safely A. Hear the instructor’s voice in a classroom, online, and lab environment
B. Hear emergency instructions
Visual Skills 1.Visual ability is sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in the classroom, lab, and other locations on the campus collecting evidence from a simulated crime scene A. Discern and collect evidence in a simulated crime scene
B. Read safety labels and warnings such as specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
C. Read safety labels and warnings such as specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS)< />
Tactile Skills 1.Tactile ability is sufficient for processing a simulated crime scene A. Use small tools and light equipment to gather simulated evidence in a simulated crime scene
Environmental, Physical strength and stamina 1.Must be able to function safely under varying environmental factors. A. Stoop, bend, and kneel to collect evidence in a simulated crime scene
Emotional, Interpersonal, & Behavioral 1.Stability adequate to function in classroom, online, and simulated crime scene lab and interact effectively with instructors and classmates A. Adapt rapidly to changing environments and/or stress
B. Calmly receive feedback
C. Demonstrate flexibility, honesty, and cooperative behaviors in the classroom and lab