CJST 4440 - Death Investigation

Prerequisites: senior standing as Criminal Justice - Investigative Services or Forensic Science major plus CJST 2201, FORS 2215 or FORS 2216, and FORS 4415 or permission of instructor An in-depth study of the principles and techniques associated with investigating homicides, suicides, and accidental, natural, or equivocal deaths. While considering the sociological, psychological, and legal aspects typically found in these cases, the process will take the student from the scene to the court - criminal or civil. 3 credits