Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0303
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
FSA118
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Legal Studies
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate any individual that may be required to testify in court. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate how to professionally testify at a trial.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Model expert witness testimony.
  • Explain the American legal system.
  • Explain the jury trial process and the significance of witness testimony.
  • Explain effective communication in a courtroom environment.
  • Prepare documents supporting your testimony at a jury trial.
  • Demonstrate effective testimony in a simulated courtroom.
  • Discuss what and what not to do before and during a courtroom testimony.

General Topics:

  • Effective communication in court
  • The American legal system
  • Anatomy of a jury trial
  • The expert witness
  • What to prepare for trial
  • Dos and don'ts of courtroom testimony
  • Testifying in court
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Practical simulations
Supplemental Materials
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