LAWE 1320 - Interviewing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to list and define each of the types of questions; describe the value and purpose of each and give examples of each.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct interviews from the list.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify current legal and practical regulations upon the interviewing process and use of the appropriate terminology.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to conduct impromptu interviews with minimal preparation time.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to write a correct critical analysis of interviewing practices and techniques based upon the successful completion of an in-depth interview.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to plan approaches, techniques, tactics and graphic aides for use in conducting the different types of interviews.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the value, usage and current legal applications of polygraphy in the field.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define (and demonstrate) kinesics and proxemics in interviewing.

Outcome 10: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify eight (8) related texts or articles recently published concerning interviewing and relate the primary aspects upon currently accepted interviewing practices.

Objectives: The student will have the skills and knowledge to conduct currently accepted interviews for related arenas in the field of Public Service.

1. Conduct a currently acceptable interview relating to a case from actual situations encountered in the fields.
2. Conduct a currently acceptable interview relating to extemporaneous type situations taken from the annals of the actual fields involved.
3. The successful student will integrate the technological and mathematical knowledge introduced in the course towards effective communication and applications in the modern diverse enforcement global society.
4. Utilize the course concepts for competent analysis via scientific methodology.
5. Integrates practical with theoretical issues in usage of information resources from enforcement applications.
6. Use related software for facial reconstruction.
7. Utilize appropriate documented sources for information gathering, analysis, evaluation and final critique for implementation.
8. Apply theoretical concepts into potential situations for surveillance applications.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of currently applicable juris précis affecting the field of interviewing at the enforcement level.
10. Use hypothetical situations to demonstrate problem identification, systematic approach and viable solutions for the interviewing application.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.