Program Details

Crime Scene

Academic Unit : Faculty of Resilience

Program chair

Dr. Jaco Barkhuizen

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 Education	Core	Elective	Total Degree Credits
Associate Degree / Diploma	21	39	0	60

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

Semester 1 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
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

Semester 2 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
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

Semester 3 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
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

Semester 4 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
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