NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Associate to Bachelor's Degree (ABCJ) in Crime Scene Investigation

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    84-140

  • Courses Offered

    14

  • Course Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $18,480

Courses Offered

An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU can ensure you into obtaining a steady career path which will help you advance in your respective field. Apart from this, An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU will be recognized internationally by online accreditation bodies.

Introduction To Criminology (CJ-125)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminology And The Sociological Perspective  
     Public Opinion, The News Media And The Crime Problem  
     The Measurement And Patterning Of Criminal Behavior  
     Victims And Victimization  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Explaining Crime: Emphasis On The Individual  
     Sociological Theories: Emphasis On Social Structure
     Sociological Theories: Emphasis On Social Process
     Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, And Robbery
     Violence Against Women And Children
     Property Crimes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     White-Collar And Organized Crime  
     Political Crime
     Consensual Crime  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Policing: Dilemmas Of Crime Control In A Democratic Society
     Prosecution And Punishment  
     Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?  

Sociology (SS-126)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Sociological Perspective
     Sociological Investigation
     Culture
     Society
     Socialization
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Interaction In Everyday Life
     Groups And Organizations
     Sexuality And Society
     Deviance
     Social Stratification
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Class In The United States
     Global Stratification
     Gender Stratification
     Race And Ethnicity
     Aging And The Elderly
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Economy And Work
     Politics And Government
     Families
     Religion
     Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health And Medicine
     Population, Urbanization, And Environment
     Collective Behavior And Social Movements
     Social Change: Traditional, Modern, And Postmodern Societies

Corrections (CJ-448)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The History Of Crime And Corrections  
     Sentencing And The Correctional Process  
     Jails  
     Probation And Intermediate Sanctions  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Prison Systems  
     Parole And Prisoner Reentry  
     The Clients Of Adult Correctional Agencies  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Juvenile Correctional System  
     Special Offenders  
     The Management Of Prisons  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Prison Life For Inmates  
     The World Of Prison Staff  
     Custody And Treatment  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Issues And The Death Penalty  
     Issues In Corrections  
     Questions Regarding The Future Of Corrections  

Issues In Criminal Justice (CJ-493)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To White-Collar Crime
     Crimes Against Consumers  
     Unsafe Products  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Environmental Crime  
     Institutional Corruption: Mass Media And Religion  
     Securities Fraud  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Corporate Fraud  
     Fiduciary Fraud  
     Crimes By The Government  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Corruption Of Public Officials
     Medical Crime  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Computer Crime  
     Conclusions  

Criminal Procedures (CJ-519)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminal Procedures In Perspective
     Fundamental Concepts Of Law  
     The Exclusionary Rule  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police-Citizen Contacts: Consensual Encounters And Detentions  
     Laws And Procedures Of Arrest  
     Miranda: Its Meaning And Application  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Booking And Jail Custody Procedures  
     The Adversary System: Roles Of The Prosecution And Defense  
     The Court Structure And Pretrial Procedures  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Trial Procedures  
     Defense Strategies And Trial Outcomes  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sentencing Procedures And Alternatives  
     Post-Sentencing Procedures  

Investigation (CJ-585)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminal Investigation: An Overview  
     The Preliminary Investigation      
     Field Notes, Documenting, Reporting The Crime Scene  
     Search And Seizure  
     Identification Of Criminal Suspects  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Criminal Intelligence Function  
     Undercover And Surveillance Operations  
     Making An Arrest    
     Interviews And Interrogation                      
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Development And Management Of Informants  
     Wrongful Death      
     Robbery                              
     Assault And Related Offenses  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sex Offenses    
     Child Abuse And Neglect  
     Burglary  
     Larceny-Theft  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motor Vehicle Theft   
     Arson And Bombings  
     Drug Offenses  
     Preparation For Court  

Introduction to laws (LLS-642)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Paralegal Profession
     Ethics, Regulation And Professional Responsibility
     The Paralegal Workplace
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And The Paralegal
     Sources Of American Law
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Court System And Alternative Dispute Resolution
     Civil Litigation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Administrative Law
     Interviewing And Investigation Skills
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Traditional, Computer And Internet Legal Research
     Legal Writing And Critical Legal Thinking

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (CJ-720)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective  
     Crime, Transnational Crime And Justice  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An American Perspective On Criminal Law  
     Legal Traditions  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substantive Law And Procedural Law In The Four Legal Traditions  
     An International Perspective On Policing  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Courts  
     An International Perspective On Corrections  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Juvenile Justice  
     Japan: Examples Of Effectiveness And Borrowing  

Fundamentals Of Victimology (INV-071)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction And History Of Victimology
     Measurement Of Crime And Its Effects
     The Criminal Justice System And Victims
     The Civil Justice System And Victims
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Consequences Of Victimization
     Empowering Victims
     Homicide Victims
     Females As Victims
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Spouses As Victims
     Child Victims
     Elder Victims
     Hate Crimes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Special Victim Populations
     International Victimology
     Negligence And Intentional Torts
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Constitutional And Civil Rights Of Victims
     Compensation And Restitution Of Victims
     Victim Impact Statements

Computer Forensics (INV-293)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Forensic Evidence And Crime Investigation
     Computer Forensics And Digital Detective Work
     Tools, Environments, Equipment, And Certifications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Policies And Procedures
     Data, Pda, And Cell Phone Forensics
     Operating Systems And Data Transmission Basics For Digital Investigations
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Investigating Windows, Linux, And Graphics Files
     E-Mail And Webmail Forensics
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Internet And Network Forensics And Intrusion Detection
     Tracking Down Those Who Intend To Do Harm On A Large Scale
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fraud And Forensic Accounting Investigation
     Federal Rules And Criminal Codes
     Ethical And Professional Responsibility In Testimony

Introduction To Criminal Behavior (CSI-321)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Criminal Behavior  
     Developmental Risk Factors  
     Origins Of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors
     Origins Of Criminal Behavior: Learning And Situational Factors
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Aggression And Violence  
     Criminal Psychopathy
     Crime And Mental Disorders    
     Mental Disorders And Crime: Defendants And Offenders    
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Homicide, Assault, And Family Violence  
     Multiple Murder  
     Terrorism And The Psychology Of Violence
     Sexual Assault  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Assault Of Children And Youth, And Other Sexual Offenses
     Property And Public Order Crime    
     Violent Economic Crime And Crimes Of Intimidation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substance Abuse, Alcohol And Crime  
     Prevention, Intervention, And Treatment: Juvenile Offenders  
     Correctional Psychology

Criminal Evidence (CSI-462)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fundamentals Of Criminal Evidence  
     The Criminal Trial Process  
     Pleadings, Motions, Sentencing And Appeals
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Defense Counsel Role And Strategies  
     The Prosecutor’S Role    
     The Exclusionary Rule Of Evidence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Search Warrants  
     The Crime Scene  
     Physical Evidence
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Audio, Video, Photographic And Computer Evidence  
     Confessions And Admissions  
     Lay And Police Witnesses
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Expert Witnesses  
     Hearsay Evidence  
     Testimonial Privileges

Introduction To Crime Scene Investigation (CSI-475)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physical Evidence
     Crime Scene Search Principles
     Crime Scene Photography
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crime Scene Sketches
     Latent Fingerprint Evidence  
     Trace Evidence  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Biological Fluid Stain Evidence    
     Firearms Evidence
     Impression Evidence  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drug And Alcohol Evidence  
     Document Evidence  
     Vehicle Investigations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Assault Investigations  
     Homicide Investigations
     Crime Scene Reconstruction  

Criminalists (CSI-676)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Criminalistics
     The Crime Scene
     Physical Evidence
     Physical Properties: Glass And Soil
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organic Analysis
     Inorganic Analysis
     The Microscope
     Hairs, Fibers, And Paint
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drugs
     Forensic Toxicology
     Forensic Aspects Of Arson And Explosion Investigations
     Forensic Serology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Dna: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool
     Fingerprints
     Firearms, Tool Marks, And Other Impressions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Document And Voice Examination
     Computer Forensics
     Forensic Science And The Internet

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