Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0303
Organization's ID:
FSA118
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 criminal justice
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:

  • explain effective communication in a courtroom environment
  • explain the American legal system
  • explain the jury trial process and the significance of witness testimony
  • model expert witness testimony
  • prepare documents supporting your testimony at a jury trial
  • discuss what and what not to do before and during a courtroom testimony
  • demonstrate effective testimony in a simulated courtroom

General Topics:

  • Effective communication in court
  • American legal system
  • Anatomy of a jury trial
  • Expert witnesses
  • What to prepare for trial
  • Do's and don'ts of courtroom testimony
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

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

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials