LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Discipline/Program:
Course Number and Name:
ADMJUS 005 Criminal Investigations
Administration of Justice
Program Contact Person:
Michael Reid Phone: (310) 233-4066
Reviewed by: Elena Reigadas, SLO Assessment Coordinator Date :
1/23/14
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December 2011 new SLOs)
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Course Intended Outcomes Summary of Data Collected Use of Results Institutional
Learning Outcomes
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1. Identify and discuss the procedures required of the first responder at a crime scene.
2. Identify and discuss the role of the forensic examination in the criminal investigation process.
3. Identify and discuss the methods and strategies of interviews and interrogations
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: 500 word essay
Criteria: Using a department scoring rubric, 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in the subject matter.
Means: 500 word essay
Criteria: Using a department scoring rubric, 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in the subject matter.
Means: 15 multiple choice questions
Criteria: Using a department scoring rubric, 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in the subject matter.
91 % scored 75% or better on a 300 word essay in a midterm exam.
Fa2011
One Section
32 Students
81% of students scored 70% and higher.
2 Sections 41 students
FA13
Modify means of assessment for next cycle. Discussions with instructors are ongoing
Modify means of assessment for next cycle FA 14

Date : 12/12/2012
5/10/2011 (new SLOs)
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Institutional Learning
Outcomes
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Course Intended Outcomes
1. Identify and discuss the procedures required of the first responder at a crime scene.
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2. Identify and discuss the role of the forensic examination in the criminal investigation process.
3. Identify and discuss the methods and strategies of interviews and interrogations
Means of Assessment and
Criteria for Success
Means: 500 word essay
Criteria: Using a department scoring rubric, 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in the subject matter.
Means: matter.
500 word essay
Criteria: Using a department scoring rubric, 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in the subject
Summary of Data Collected Use of Results
91 % scored 75% or better on an embedded essay question discussing effective criminal investigation procedures and techniques.
Fa2011
One Section
32 Students
84% scored 75% or better on a 500 word essay exam during a final exam.
Fall 2012
One Section
33 students
Means: 500 word essay
Criteria: Using a department scoring rubric, 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in the subject matter.

May 2011
Institutional Learning
Outcomes
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Course Intended Outcomes
1. Describe full the effective criminal investigation procedures and techniques used in a criminal investigation.
2. Identify and describe effective crime scene collection, packaging, and processing of evidence techniques.
3. Identify and describe effective techniques for conducting crime scene interviews and interrogations.
4. Identify and describe proper procedures necessary for conducting a crime against persons investigation.
5. Identify and describe proper procedures necessary when conducting a death investigation.
6. Identify and describe proper procedures necessary when conducting a child abuse investigation.
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Means: Essay question
Criteria: 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in a 300word essay describing effective criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Response will be scored using a departmental rubric
Essay question
Criteria: 75% of students will show a 70% level of competence in a 500word essay describing effective criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Response will be scored using a departmental rubric
Means: Objective multiple choice questions
Criteria: 75% of students will score
75% or better on five common embedded questions on the final exam.
Summary of Data Collected Use of Results
89 % scored 75% or better on an embedded essay question discussing effective criminal investigation procedures and techniques.
SP2011
One Section
N = 46
87 % scored 75% or better on an embedded essay question discussing effective criminal investigation procedures and techniques.
SP2011
One Section: N = 46
90 % scored 75% or better on embedded multiple-choice questions identifying and describing effective techniques for conducting crime scene interviews and interrogations techniques.
SP2011
One Section
N = 46
Modify SLO question for next cycle. Discussions with instructors are ongoing.
Modify means of assessment and assessment question for next cycle.
Discussions with instructors are ongoing
Modify means of assessment and assessment question for next cycle.
Discussions with instructors are ongoing
Means: Objective multiple choice questions
Criteria: 75% of students will score
75% or better on five common embedded questions on the final exam.
Means: Objective multiple choice questions
Criteria: 75% of students will score
75% or better on five common embedded questions on the final exam.
Means: Objective multiple choice questions
Criteria: 75% of students will score
75% or better on five common embedded questions on the final exam.

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7. Identify and describe proper procedures necessary when conducting a crime against property investigation.
8. Identify and describe proper procedures regarding
Investigator’s court testimony.
Means: Objective multiple choice questions
Criteria: 75% of students will score
75% or better on five common embedded questions on the final exam.
Means: Objective multiple choice questions
Criteria: 75% of students will score
75% or better on five common embedded questions on the final exam.