Certificate Requirements
Certificate Description
Stevenson University Online's Forensic Investigation Post-Baccalaureate Certificate prepares students and law enforcement professionals to effectively conduct interviews and collect physical evidence for the purpose of synthesizing the results into factually accurate and objective reports and court testimony. Our certificate program equips students with the skills to analyze and evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence vital to criminal investigations and trials. Coursework can be completed entirely online for this 18-credit hour program.
Certificate Outcomes
Upon completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Forensic Investigation, recipients will be able to:
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Evaluate the merits of an allegation and prepare an investigative plan, if warranted.
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Conduct effective interviews and interrogations.
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Evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence.
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Synthesize analyses of facts and law into coherent, defensible conclusions.
Certificate Policies
Certificate requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the program was completed.
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Required Courses
Students must be able to complete the following 18 credits:
| FSCOR 601 | Foundations of Justice | 3 credits |
| FSINV 600 | Investigative Techniques/Interviewing | 3 credits |
| FSINV 605 | Investigative Techniques/Physical Evidence | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 662 | Fraud Investigation and Analysis | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 668 | White Collar Crimes | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 602 OR FSAAC 620 | FSLAW 602 Criminology OR FSAAC 620 Forensic Information Technology | 3 credits |