Program Outcomes - (HC17)

The Criminal Justice/Public Safety graduate should 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. Explain 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. Explain the difference between class and individual characteristics of physical evidence.
21. Explain 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 what bearing state and local political issues have on the criminal justice system.
32. Explain the concept of criminal law, including its purpose as an agent of social control.
33. Define and explain the elements of: assault, sex crimes, burglary, arson, larceny, robbery and homicide.
34. Demonstrate work skills relevant to a criminal justice agency.
35. Integrate the theoretical and practical application of the Criminal Justice Program.
36. Explain the impact of the development of ethical thought on the Criminal Justice System.