NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Graduate Course Certificate in Criminal Justice in Crime Scene Investigation

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    6

  • Courses Offered

    5

  • Course Duration

    3 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $1,560

Courses Offered

A graduate certificate offered by NYMU is respected by many accreditation authorities worldwide and the decree that t holds will serve to create a line of fantastic job opportunities that will eventually progress your career.

Crime Science Investigation Ethics (CSI-214)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminal Justice And The Study Of Morality
     Choices, Values, And The Scope Of Ethics
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Challenge Of Determinism
     The Variability Of Norms And Values
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Problem Of Self-Interest
     Sources Of Morality
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Becoming Ethical: The Development Of Morality
     Means And Ends: The Importance Of Consequences
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Respecting Persons, Respecting Rights: The Ethics Of Duty
     The Virtuous And The Vicious

Crime Scene Analysis (CSI-518)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Preparation And Initial Steps
     Equipment And Supplies  
     Arrival At The Scene
     Notes And Forms  
     Photography
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crime Scene Drawings    
     Fingerprints  
     Pattern Evidence  
     Types Of Property Crime  
     Fire And Explosion Investigations  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Blood And Body Fluids
     Sexual Assault
     Elder, Child, And Spousal Abuse And Neglect  
     Death Investigation: General Considerations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Forensic Anthropology And Archaeology  
     Forensic Odontology  
     Forensic Entomology  
     Injury And Wound Patterns
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bloodstain Pattern Analysis  
     Natural, Accidental, And Undetermined Deaths
     Suicide  
     Homicide  

Advanced Concepts In Criminal Evidence (CSI-618)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     The American Criminal Court System
     Forms Of Evidence
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Doctrine Of Justification
     The Exclusion Of Evidence
     Warrantless Arrests And Searches
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Confessions And The 5th Amendment
     Witnesses Competency, Credibility And Impeachment
     Examination Of Witnesses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hearsay
     Privileged Communications
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Documentary And Scientific Evidence
     Cyber-Evidence Demonstrative Evidence

Digital Crime (CSI-782)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Computer Terminology And History
     History Of Crime And Computer Crime
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Computers As Targets
     Avenues For Prosecution And Government Efforts
     Applying The First Amendment To Computer-Related Crime
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Fourth Amendment
     Computer Forensic Terminology And Computer Investigations
     Developing Computer Forensic Science Capabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Computer Investigations: Pre-Search Activities
     On-Scene Activities
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Data Analysis
     Conclusions And Future Issues

Criminal Law And Procedure (CSI-834)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fundamentals Of Criminal Law And Procedure    
     Organization Of The Criminal Justice System
     Constitutional Limitations On The Prohibition Of Criminal Conduct  
     Elements Of Crimes And Parties To Crimes  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inchoate Offenses  
     Offenses Against Persons    
     Crimes Against Property  
     Offenses Against Public Morality  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Alcohol And Drug Offenses
     White-Collar And Organized Crime
     Offenses Against Public Health And The Environment  
     Offenses Against Public Order, Safety, And National Security  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Offenses Against Justice And Public Administration  
     Criminal Responsibility And Defenses
     Search And Seizure  
     Arrest, Interrogation And Identification Procedures  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Pretrial Process  
     The Criminal Trial
     Sentencing And Punishment  
     Appeal And Post-Conviction Relief

Why Choose New York Metropolitan University

New York Metropolitan University is the name of excellence, and we emphasize fully working on the future of our students just so they can reach their true potential. Our unparalleled campus experience allows students of all races and religions to excel in their abilities. Here, you are not just growing in your educational career; you can also focus on and enhance your extracurricular activities. We are passionate about providing you with the best overall experience before you enter your professional career path. However, the real career paths of students begin with us.