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