Criminal Law & Procedure Specialist
Overview
Numerous crimes such as homicide, theft, and conspiracy make up the state and federal penal statutes by which the state prosecutes individuals for actions we’ve collectively decided are not acceptable to civil society. Likewise, criminal law addresses the various defenses available to individuals accused of committing such crimes such as self-defense and insanity and the way in which these defenses can be applied. At the core of criminal law, however, is the interpretation of a criminal statute ensuring that an individual cannot be convicted of a crime unless they are guilty of every element included in the statute. To ensure these prosecutions and enforcement are carried out in a way that does not threaten our individual liberties, Criminal Law and Procedure professionals work at the intersection between the criminal justice system and the United States Constitution.
This program examines key provisions of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments as they apply to police investigation and interrogation as well as to the circumstances under which defendants are prosecuted. The program takes learners through the often-controversial and complex procedures balancing individual rights against the protection of an entire citizenry. To this end, participants will explore search and seizure of individuals or property, due process requirements for the accused and how these requirements have evolved over the last century through landmark cases interpreted by the US Supreme Court that produced Miranda rights, Terry stops and other common-place considerations that define criminal process.
This program deals with both substantive criminal law and the legal procedures that govern its enforcement in order to safeguard individual liberties. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of the rights afforded to the accused and the basic protections available to all individuals who move through the criminal justice system
Program Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Examine the criminal law judicial system
- Explain the criminal trial process
- Relate criminal law, criminal procedure, and the United States Constitution
- Classify criminal offenses
- Analyze crimes against the person
- Analyze crimes against property
- Analyze crimes against security
- Analyze crimes against the state
- Analyze social crimes
- Create defense scenarios
- Analyze the ethical issues raised in the criminal justice process
- Examine the constitutional rights of the accused before arrest
- Examine the constitutional rights of the accused after arrest
- Examine the constitutional rights of the accused at trial
- Examine the constitutional rights of a convict
- Assess criminal law and procedure
- Use Microsoft Office®
Certification
There is a National Certification exams that is available to students who successfully complete this program:
- National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Criminal and Law Procedure (L-CRIM)
Note: Inclusion of National Certification exam vouchers vary from school and payment / finance method. To check if they are included, you may message any of our advisors through any of our available channels here
Financial Aid
Grants (Military)
- MyCAA for Eligible US Military Spouses
MyCAA is a $4000 education grant for spouses of service members on active duty in paygrades E1-E5, W1-W2, O1-O2. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and Reserves in the same paygrades, in title 10 orders, are also eligible.
MyCAA covers: tuition, externship and national certification exam vouchers
Our university partners provide, as job aids, at no extra cost: books / workbooks, laptop, mentor support, 12 mos subscription to CampusEd, job placement assistance.
To see if you qualify, message us here
- Army Credentialing Assistance
The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) program is a government-instituted training and education program that provides a grant of up to $4,000 to eligible soldiers. The grant can be used to enroll in more than 1,600 industry-recognized off-duty career-training certificate programs, licensure exams, and academic or vocational credentials, and even re-certification. It was first made available in October 1, 2019 to the Fort Hood, Fort Campbell, Fort Carson, Fort Drum, Fort Riley, and JBLM bases. As of January 1, 2020, the program is available to all installations.
To see if you qualify, email us here
Grants (Non Military)
- Workforce Grant
We have partnered with private institutions to provide assistance to qualified students. The Workforce Grant is in place to help reinvigorate the workforce amidst the ongoing pandemic. If qualified, a student may receive up to 50% of tuition assistance.
To see if you qualify, message us here
Payment Plans
- Zero Interest Monthly Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for any student at zero interest. This option is available for every university partner.
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Louisiana State University - Shreveport
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