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Students will research one career from police, courts, and corrections in the criminal justice system. Each career must document utilizing APA format duties and functions of the career, educational requirements including any special certifications, exams or field test required, salary ranges, and a reflective component explaining why this particular career path was chosen. A minimum of one page for each career is required, a cover page, and reference page.

Students will investigate a "mock" crime scene after the incident. The scene will be setup by assigned to students in another class, and investigated a by students within the class. Students will apply their extensive knowledge of crime scene investigation, interviewing techniques, procedures for recording and taking notes, and tactics to elicit responses from witnesses or suspects. A heavy concentration on Investigation techniques and use of language and intitutive use of critical thinking will be evaluated.

Students must view the movie "12 Angry Men" and critically analyze the legal issues brought up in the movie. Students must also provide their opinions based on a series of questions asked in the assignment and show critical thinking and justification of opinions.

Students will work as a team to create a functioning police department budget which includes salaries, equipment, meets safety needs of the fictional community assigning task to each member of the team.

End of Term Case Study - Will Also Be Used For Assessing Business Administration Program Outcomes of Critical Thinking and Effective Communication