Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0304
Organization's ID:
FSA119
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (24 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Criminal Justice or Legal Studies
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate peace officers, crime scene investigators, and other personnel with assignments pertaining to investigation, evidence collection, or evidentiary matters that may be required to testify in court.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate how to professionally testify at a trial

General Topics:

  • Effective communication in court
  • The witnesses
  • Testifying in court
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials