Program Details

Crime Scene

Academic Unit : Faculty of Resilience

Delivery Site(s)

Rabdan Academy

Mode(s) of Delivery

Face-to-Face (maximum of up to 25% online courses)

Mode(s) of Study

Full-Time / Part-Time
Diploma

Duration 2 years

No. of Credits 60

Mission

The program graduates crime scene investigators who have theoretical knowledge, practical professionally skills, and abilities to coordinate crime scene responsibilities.

Description

The program enhances the knowledge, skills, and standards in crime scene forensics as well as the overall quality of crime investigation within policing organisation in the United Arab Emirates. Graduates have a broad perspective on key theories, models, and issues related to policing operations and crime scene investigation practices. Topics include fingerprinting, photography, and crime scene forensics, management, and coordination.

Educational Objectives

  • Have relevant technological skills, knowledge, and abilities for employment in SSDEC sector.
  • Work and communicate effectively in a team to achieve common goals.
  • Apply standard, ethical practices, procedures, and technologies to process a crime scene.
  • Expand knowledge and capabilities through continuing education, certification, or other lifelong learning opportunities.
  • Fulfil civic duties and responsibilities through local, national, or global service.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the role of crime scene staff in the investigative and criminal justice process
  • Define how crime scene investigation contributes to the delivery of operational policing and performance
  • Explain the scientific principles which underpin crime scenes investigations
  • Analyze a crime scene for investigative opportunities and application of forensic crime scene theories
  • Prepare and present appropriate documentation in support of a crime scene
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to work as an effective team member in respective areas within the crime scene discipline
  • Identify areas for personal and professional development within the area of crime scene discipline

Program Structure

Number of Credits per Component

General EducationCoreElectiveTotal Degree Credits
Associate Degree / Diploma2139060

Online Courses

Program Courses that are approved for Optional Online Delivery

Course Code Course Title
ISL100 Islamic Studies
CSI223 Introduction to Criminology
CSI224 Human Rights and Ethical Policing
CSI222 Law and Criminal Justice Studies
EMS100 Emirates Studies

General Education

Course Code Course Title Credits
EMS100 Emirates Studies 3
ARA100 Arabic Studies 3
ISL100 Islamic Studies 3
SEC290A Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
SEC100A Introduction to Academic Studies 3
ENG103 General English for Diploma 3
MTH101 General Education Mathematics 3
  Total 21

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Credits
CSI100 Managing the Crime Scene 3
CSI101 Introduction to Forensic Photography 3
CSI102 Introduction Crime Scene Forensics 3
CSI103 Introduction to Fingerprints 3
CSI211 Introduction to Fire Investigation 3
CSI214 Crime Scene Forensic Photography 3
CSI215 Crime Scene Forensics 3
CSI216 Fingerprint Evidence –Theory to Practice 3
CSI221 Effective Criminal Investigation 3
CSI222 Law and Criminal Justice Studies 3
CSI223 Introduction to Criminology 3
CSI224 Human Rights and Ethical Policing 3
CSI225 Introduction to Police Leadership 3
CSI226 Child Protection 3
  Total 42

Study Plan:Ideal Full-time Study

Code Name Credits PreReq
SEC290A Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
CSI102 Introduction Crime Scene Forensics 3
ARA100 Arabic Studies 3
ISL100 Islamic Studies 3
SEC100A Introduction to Academic Studies 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
CSI223 Introduction to Criminology 3
CSI100 Managing the Crime Scene 3
CSI224 Human Rights and Ethical Policing 3
CSI221 Effective Criminal Investigation 3
CSI103 Introduction to Fingerprints 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
CSI101 Introduction to Forensic Photography 3
CSI226 Child Protection 3
CSI215 Crime Scene Forensics 3
CSI222 Law and Criminal Justice Studies 3
ENG103 General English for Diploma 3
Code Name Credits PreReq
CSI221 Effective Criminal Investigation 3
CSI216 Fingerprint Evidence –Theory to Practice 3
EMS100 Emirates Studies 3
MTH101 General Education Mathematics 3
CSI214 Crime Scene Forensic Photography 3
Entry Requirements

Students must meet Rabdan Academy’s general admissions requirements

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