JPS COURSE OUTCOMES
Course: JUST 3120. Investigative Methods
Description: Examination of theories and practices of the
investigative process in the criminal justice system; specific operational
techniques; applications of innovative techniques.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
We expect students completing this course to be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding
of investigation terminology.
- demonstrate an understanding
of basic investigative concepts, ethics, techniques, legal doctrine, and
procedures of investigation.
- define the investigative
process.
- identify basic objectives of
an investigation.
- identify new concepts of
crime scene analysis.
- develop strategies for
organizing and conducting an investigation.
- identify theoretical basis
for criminal investigation and the presentation of the completed case in
court.
- demonstrate an understanding
of the management problems associated with the investigation unit.
- identify limitations of
investigative methods and techniques.
- have a better understanding
of the law as it pertains to criminal investigation.
- demonstrate awareness of
current events in criminal investigation.