Communication/Criminal Justice ((3 Credit Hours))

Catalog description

Criminal Justice professionals rely on exceptional communication skills to balance community and criminal justice concerns. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are a practitioner's most valuable tools in this field. This course will assist students with the development in note-taking and report writing in the criminal justice context. This course will provide an overview of effective communication processes including verbal and non-verbal communication, interviewing and interrogation methods, courtroom demeanor, and effective citizen and criminal offender interactions. Overall, this course is designed to augment the written and interpersonal communication skills for those entering the field of criminal justice.