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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CJSA 1342)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Diane Patterson
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Schedule

Tue, 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM (1/12/2026 - 5/9/2026) Location: COR COR01 210

Description

Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.


Upon completion, a student will be able to define the goals and objectives of criminal investigation; demonstrate ability to conduct proper crime scene investigations; illustrate the use of forensic science for various statutory offenses; and organize the criminal case including field notes, reports, crime scene activities, and mandatory documentation of statutory warning.


48 lecture hours + 16 lab hours