Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-5188
Organization's ID:
SSET4005
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
18 weeks (480 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Law Enforcement Intelligence
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Counterintelligence
Description

Objective:

Based on techniques and skills reviewed throughout the course, students will demonstrate their understanding of the Special Agent work role through classroom exercises, oral exams, written exams, and a final ROI project.

Learning Outcomes:

  • produce an articulate and confident practice briefing
  • write and document the investigative process
  • facilitate investigative interview techniques covering the Essential Elements of Investigation
  • develop solutions to different challenges by identification and leverage of appropriate analytic techniques
  • differentiate analytic functions across S&CI
  • demonstrate networking with analysts from multiple S&CI
  • analyze different threat streams affecting S&CI
  • evaluate the value and challenges associated with data through research tradecraft
  • assess unclassified and classified data retrieval tools to find relevant data points for multiple projects
  • analyze and evaluate data for multiple projects through data analysis tools
  • Create two practice written products to influence the reader

General Topics:

  • Introduction
  • Directorate overview
  • Adjudicative criteria
  • Investigative authorities
  • Introduction to scoping
  • Introduction to employee interviews
  • Liaison offices
  • Professional development
  • Introduction to source interviews
  • Insider threat and CI vulnerabilities
  • Defensive tactics/firearms
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Reinforcement of investigative fundamentals
  • Technology
  • Capstone project
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials