Criminal Justice/Public Safety Forensics - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Criminal Justice/Public Safety Forensics from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Forensic degree that prepares you for a Legal career. The Forensics Option is a two-pronged approach to employment in the Criminal Justice filed. On the one hand, the Option will prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of law enforcement on the local, state , and federal level. On the other hand, the Option will prepare students for successful transfer to other institutions of higher learning where they will obtain the baccalaureate degree necessary for employment criminal laboratories. The program will provide an academic and learning experience that promotes common sense, ethics, civic responsibility, cultural appreciation, and respect for diversity. These characteristics are inherent issues and will be discussed in every required course in the program. The program has a strong connection with the community. Representatives of some area agencies such as the State Police Crime Lab have served as advisors in the development of the program to ensure that it contributes to the production of an educated and trained work force that responds to the needs of the region. Specifically, the Forensics Option is designed to prepare students for the successful transfer to other institutions of higher learning as well as for entry level job opportunities in the field of law enforcement. It provides the essential skills required to gain and to maintain employment at entry level positions as police officers on the state and local level as well as Federal law enforcement officers. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Given a set of circumstances and occurrences, present a well written investigative report and any other accompanying documents. 2. Explain the basic structure and functions of the American Criminal Justice System. 3. Explain the structure of the Federal and State court systems. 4. manage a crime scene. 5. Recognize evidence at a crime scene. 6. Collect, preserve and package evidence. 7. Mark and record evidence. 8. Discuss the capabilities of the crime lab. 9. Expalin the concept of transfer of evidence. 10. Conduct basic laboratory analysis. 11. Conduct field tests. 12. Identify and describe a crime scene. 13. Discuss the capabilities of various pieces of equipment used at a crime scene. 14. Conduct a crime scene search. 15. Name the types of evidence. 16. Describe the ?linkage triangle? for physical evidence. 17. Explain what effects the social conditions in the United States have upon the criminal justice system. 18. Read and explain relevant literature in the field of Criminal Justice. 19. List the major categories of physical evidence. 20. Expalin the difference between class and individual characteristics of physical evidence. 21. Expalin the legal requirements effecting the crime scene. 22. Explain the concept of chain of custody. 23. Explain the scientific requirements effecting the crime scene. 24. Explain the responsibilities of the first responder at the crime scene. 25. State the psychological theories that may explain criminal behavior. 26. Identify the major sociological theories of criminal behavior. 27. Describe and evaluate the ways in which data are collected on crimes, criminals and victims. 28. Present oral reports before a group. 29. Explain the Bill of Rights and those specific rights guaranteed by the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eight and Fourteenth Amendments. 30. Explain some of the basic issues and problems in policing, the courts, and corrections in America today. 31. Explain the contributions of both problems in policing, the courts, and corrections in America today. the classical and positivist schools of criminology. 32. Complete fundamental researchprocedures of criminology research. 33. Show how events from early American history influenced the Development of the American Criminal Justice System. 34. Explain what bearing state and local political issues have on the criminal justice system. 35. Explain the concept of criminal law, including its purpose as an agent of social control. 36. Define and explain the elements of:assault, sex crimes, burglary, arson, larceny, robbery and homicide. 37. Demonstrate work skills relevant to a criminal justice agency. 38. Integrate the theoretical and practical application of the Criminal Justice Program. 39. Explain the impact of the development of ethical thought on the Criminal Justice System. View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Forensic courses.