| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |