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INVESTIGATION FOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CHS-253174)

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Course Description:


This course focuses on the theories and skills needed to develop, conduct and summarize fact-finding investigations. It is intended primarily for direct service personnel in the human services, but may be useful to others who must investigate potential wrong-doing. The course addresses the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines in knowledge, skills and values especially for those in direct service delivery and/or protective services.

Note: this course is not intended for police or other criminal justice students.

Prerequisites: there are no prerequisites for this course. However, Human Services students will benefit from Introduction to Human Services and Interviewing Skills and Techniques.

Important Note: this course was renamed effective the Summer 2015 term and was formerly offered as Investigative Theory and Practice. Students who have successfully completed 253174 should not enroll in this course.


This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Summer. Fall 1.

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