FRSC 4813 - Ethics and Professional Development

Ethics and Professional Development is designed to develop the future Criminalist or law enforcement professional from classroom to courtroom. The course will cover critical aspects of applying for a job and making students competitive in the job market. Students will learn how to create a professional resume’ and cover letter and to become familiar with the application processs for the position. The student will develop good interviewing skills to include proper dress and body language. This course will also engage students to practice learned interview skills in a one-on-one interview as well as a panel interview designed to assess the applicant’s general life knowledge, ethics, and knowledge of forensic science, law enforcement and general science issues such as quality assurance. Students will be introduced to the “first days on the job” as they transition from the classroom to a professional career and also prepare a curriculum vitae suitable for courtroom presentation.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: FRSC 2503

Enrollment Restrictions: Senior standing.