NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice in Investigation

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High school diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    18

  • Courses Offered

    3

  • Course Duration

    2 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $2,340

Courses Offered

An undergraduate certificate offered by NYMU guarantees endless opportunities that will secure your path of career elevation. The certifications allow you to expand your skill set and increases prospects of growth in your career.

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

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

Fundamentals Of Criminal Evidence (INV-529)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Bill Of Rights  
     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  
     Warrant Less 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    

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