CJ333 Criminal Investigation
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and methodologies used by criminal investigators including the fundamentals of investigation; crime-scene search and recording; collection and preservation of physical evidence; scientific aids; modus operandi and criminal profiling; sources of information; interview and interrogation of witnesses and victims; follow-up and case preparation; writing accurate and effective investigative reports; and the application of research methods and techniques used in criminal justice and other behavioral sciences. (Social Science/Human Culture elective)