CRJ 109 - Theories of Interviewing

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

The course focuses on the successful use of both interviews and interrogations for criminal justice professionals. The student will learn a system (or systems) that will assist the student, not only in the criminal justice field, but any other profession requiring human interaction.
Competencies

Apply effective characteristics of interpersonal communication
1. Explain the characteristics of interviews and interrogations
2. Describe the applicability of Miranda to interviews and/or interrogations
Formulate factual information from sources
1. Recall the process of fact gathering
2. Give examples how an investigator should ethically obtain facts for truth-seeking
Appraise the aspects of effective interviewing and interrogating
1. List assumptions that may impact the results of interviewing and interrogation
2. Recite qualities which result in effective communication
Create effective interview and interrogation questions
1. Prepare a plan to obtain background information needed to conduct the interview
2. Identify indications of truthfulness and deception or evasiveness
Evaluate non-verbal and verbal communication
1. Explain the importance of non-verbal communication
2. Discuss aspects of verbal communication
Assess ethical principles relating to interpersonal communication
1. Evaluate communication scenarios
2. Summarize ethical codes of conduct relating to the criminal justice professional

Competencies Revised Date: AY2022