Printed on 4/18/2024
Private Investigation Specialist
20-504-2
Certificate (C)
18 Credits
Not Financial Aid Eligible
Locations*:
Appleton, Online
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
If you want to become a licensed private or corporate security investigator, this is the program for you. You’ll learn how to locate witnesses, search public records, conduct background investigations and investigate insurance claims. You’ll also develop the skills to conduct criminal defense investigations and financial asset investigations. An exciting and interesting career awaits when you complete this certificate.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(18 Credits)
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Introduction to Forensic Science
10-504-110
3Credit
72
90
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10504110
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Explores the applications of science in the field of crime scene management from the crime scene to the courtroom and beyond. Students will focus on the examination and reconstruction of various crime scenes with the emphasis on the identification, collection, documentation and preservation of physical evidence.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Forensic Science (10-504-4) OR Criminal Justice Studies (10-504-5)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Private Investigations, Introduction to
10-504-142
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10504142
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
A study of investigations in the private and corporate sectors. Topics include investigative techniques relating to open record laws and searches, techniques of surveillance, employee screening, evidence collection, insurance fraud investigations, interviewing techniques, sources of information, and computer and other technology used in research. Applicable state statutes of attendees will be researched, and licensing requirements discussed.
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Asset Protection, Principles of
10-504-148
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10504148
- Credits: 3.00
Studies issues relating to workplace violence, employee theft, computer security, consumer fraud, supply chain security, environmental compliance, loss prevention, business disaster recovery, substance abuse, negligent hiring and other relevant issues.
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Writing Reports
10-504-205
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10504205
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Explain the context of report writing, take effective field notes, organize information in reports, write narratives, describe what information should be included in certain types of reports, prepare for court, describe how to be an effective witness, and testify as a witness in court.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Criminal Procedures
10-504-208
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10504208
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Identify basic concepts of criminal law; analyze facts, circumstances, and situations and determine which crimes against persons have been committed; analyze facts, circumstances, and situations and determine which crimes against property have been committed; and analyze facts, circumstances, and situations and determine which crimes involving drugs, alcohol or other criminal activity have been committed.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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English Composition 1
10-801-136
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801136
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: