CRIMINAL FORENSICS I

This course will allow students to demonstrate basic criminal forensic investigative skills. Students will be exposed to “hands-on” fieldwork regarding criminal investigations. This course will focus on several types of crime scene scenarios to include, but not limited to: arson; assault; burglary; drug; robbery; sexual assault; and homicide investigations. This course will also provide students with the ability to apply basic skills used in criminal investigations to include: securing and processing crime scenes; interviewing witnesses and suspects; report writing and search warrant documentation preparation; and the practical application of criminal procedure and courtroom testimony.