Criminal Justice Investigation, CTS

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The certificate of Technical Studies in Criminal Justice Investigation is designed to show recognition of extensive training in one of the primary areas of law enforcement. Precise techniques must be mastered in accident investigation, human trafficking, homicide, drug enforcement and forensic methodology, as well as other investigative duties.

Police who know the skills, how to recognize evidence, how to preserve evidence and build a court case provide invaluable service to their department and the community they serve.

General Degree Information:

Graduates receive a total of 30 hours of college credit for completion of course work required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Criminal Justice Investigation. Courses taken in the CTS can be applied toward a Technical Diploma in Criminal Justice and the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Courses may also count toward a baccalaureate at colleges and universities electing to accept the transferred course(s).

Learning Outcomes:

The skills to comprehend, evaluate, and synthesize information related to their area of responsibility by demonstrating their expertise;
The application of the skills necessary to prepare written reports.
The ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate job-related task in the profession of law enforcement.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Criminal Justice Investigation:

First Semester: 15 Credit Hours

CJUS 101:Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 201:Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 202:Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 204:Accident Investigation Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 240:Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Credit Hours

CJUS 291:Criminal Evidence and Procedure Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 294:Medicolegal Death Investigation Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 290:Homeland Security Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 295:Criminalistics Credit Hours: 3
CJUS 250:Police Procedures Credit Hours: 3
or
CJUS 299:Juvenile Justice Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Criminal Justice Investigation: 30

Students must meet pre-requisites before taking any given course. Students must make a “C” or higher in all courses which satisfy graduation requirements in order to receive the Certificate of Technical Studies in Criminal Investigation from BPCC.

Louisiana POST Council Credits Applied to AAS Criminal Justice Degree

Bossier Parish Community College is providing expanded educational opportunities for peace officers completing the Louisiana POST (Police Officers Standards and Training) Council. Fifteen (15) hours of credit will be given in criminal justice courses at BPCC. Below are the courses students will receive credit for upon completion of three (3) semester hours in residence at Bossier Parish Community College. Additionally, students will be required to submit a copy of appropriate documentation of LA POST council certification and a copy of driver’s license.

• CJUS 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice

• CJUS 202: Criminal Investigation

• CJUS 250: Police Procedures

• CJUS 291: Criminal Evidence and Procedure

• CJUS 292: Police-Community Relations

Students must meet the general education competencies for the academic certificate: place out of READ 099; place into ENGL 101; and place into MATH 099 as documented by ACT, placement tests, or course completion.