Criminal Investigations Certificate Program

Certificate Code: AAU-CJ02

An education in Criminal Investigations provides the backbone for those who wish to work within the justice department as an administrator, bailiff, private investigator, campus security, harbor police or in other positions.

Required Criminal Investigations Certificate Courses

CRJ105: Technology in Criminal Justice (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course provides a framework of information about technology and computers and specifically how they are used by criminals and law enforcement agencies. It examines basic computer concepts and design, networking and information exchange, and then delves into more advanced and crime-specific technologies such as wiretaps, surveillance, and the use of technology in high-tech crimes, disaster response, and police protection. The study of technology is integrated into wider criminal justice themes: its ethical and legal implications; its place in the community based policing model; and how it impacts traditional criminal justice theories.

CRJ115: Police and Police Procedures (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the role of the police, reforms and innovations within policing, and the characteristics of the contemporary American law enforcement industry.

CRJ120: Introduction to Law Enforcement (From A.S. Criminal Justice Degree)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to equip the criminal justice student with a complete and practical set of procedures and techniques that are needed for understanding policing in America. This course reflects the changing times in which we live, and the tremendous challenges facing law enforcement officers each day. The specter of terrorism and homeland security are emphasized in this course, as well as what the police are doing to prevent, and react to, any future attacks.

CJ210: Criminal Investigations (From A.S. Criminal Justice Degree)

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None

This course teaches students the fundamentals of criminal investigation by examining the processes involved in identifying and arresting criminal suspects, identifying types of crimes, and preparing for court.

CRJ215: Investigative Report Writing (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the student to report writing elements and reviews basic writing skills, including first person and active voice. It addresses several aspects of report writing, such as investigation basics, note taking, identifying facts, interviewing skills, and describing persons and property. It also explores writing search warrants and the use of expert opinion.

CRJ302: Effective Professional Communication (From B.S. Criminal Justice Degree Program)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course provides an understanding of research and communications in a professional environment. It familiarizes students with the techniques, strategies and forms of writing used in the professional world. This course will increase students' knowledge of organizational writing and communications including case analysis, data interpretation, problem solving and report writing.

 

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