CRIM 2340 - Interviewing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the importance of tailoring interview questions to align with the goals and context of specific interview types in the criminal justice field.
2. Evaluate open-ended, closed-ended, and clarifying questions suitable for diverse interview scenarios.
3. Compare and contrast the structural and verbal characteristics of different interview types, such as interrogations, victim interviews, and witness interviews.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct interviews.

Objectives:

1. Describe key components of the structure for various criminal justice interview types, including their purpose and format.
2. Demonstrate effective communication techniques to establish rapport and maintain professionalism during interviews.
3. Discuss on how to adapt to dynamic situations during interviews while maintaining control and focus on obtaining relevant information.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize current legal and practical regulations governing the interviewing process and apply appropriate terminology effectively.

Objectives:

1. Define legal and practical guidelines that govern the interviewing process in the criminal justice field.
2. Explain implications of legal and ethical standards, such as Miranda rights and interviewee consent regarding interview procedures.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to plan effective approaches, techniques, tactics, and visual aids for conducting various types of interviews.

Objectives:

1. Develop an approach for planning interviews, considering the type of interview and the objectives to be achieved.
2. Design and utilize visual aids to enhance the effectiveness and clarity of the interview process.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the value, use, and current legal applications of polygraphy in the field.

Objectives:

1. Describe the role of polygraphy in criminal justice investigations and its potential benefits and limitations.
2. Describe the legal considerations surrounding the use of polygraph results in criminal justice settings, including admissibility in court

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