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Criminal Investigation

SOCIOL 4189.03: Criminal Investigation

Theory and practice of criminal investigation and prosecution in the U.S. Criminal Justice System with attention to: (1) the roles of the law enforcement officer, prosecutor, and court personnel; (2) familiarization with various investigative techniques; (3) the collection and preservation of physical evidence; and (4) constitutional limitations and ethical considerations.
Prereq: Enrollment in Criminology major or minor, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours
3