Criminal Justice Technical Standards

Purpose Statement

All students in the Criminal Justice Technology Program are expected to meet certain technical standards which are essential for the successful completion of all phases of the program, and which reflect industry requirements and standards. To verify the student’s ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required to demonstrate the technical standards below.

Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. The ability to meet the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for any certification exams or successful completion of the program.

 

Technical Standard Definition of Standards Examples
Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving Skills Ability is sufficient for the classroom, lab, and work in industry situations.
  • Receive, interpret, and correctly complete assignments such as reading, research, writing, and presenting.
  • Assess simulated crime scenes and interpret evidence to determine the cause of the incident.
Interpersonal Skills Abilities are sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
  • Participate in team projects with other students.
  • Provide assistance to fellow students and instructors when requested.
  • Maintain a cooperative spirit while working on a simulated crime scene.
  • Respect and care for fellow students and guests whose appearance, condition, beliefs, and values may conflict with your own.
  • Demonstrate sufficient emotional health to perform under stress, exercise good judgment, and promptly complete all academic and work-based learning responsibilities.
Communication Skills Abilities are sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
  • Speak and write clearly and distinctly.
  • Give verbal directions and follow verbal directions from other members of the class or instructors.
  • Demonstrate listening skills.
Coping Skills Ability to maintain a state of harmony.
  • Solves personal and interpersonal problems.
  • Minimizes stress and conflict.
  • Balances internal needs and external demands.
Mobility/Motor Skills Physical abilities are sufficient to move in one’s environment with ease and without restriction.
Gross and fine motor abilities are sufficient to process a simulated crime scene.
  • Some classes require motor skills to collect fingerprints and other evidence by using small tools and light equipment.
Auditory Skills Auditory abilities are sufficient to work effectively and safely.
  • Hear the instructor’s voice in a classroom, online, and lab environment.
  • Hear emergency instructions.
Visual Skills Visual ability is sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in the classroom, lab, and other locations on the campus collecting evidence from a simulated crime scene.
  • Discern and collect evidence in a simulated crime scene.
  • Read safety labels and warnings such as specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Tactile Skills Tactile ability is sufficient for processing a simulated crime scene.
  • Use small tools and light equipment to gather simulated evidence in a simulated crime scene.
Environmental/Physical Strength and Stamina Must be able to function safely under varying environmental factors.
  • Stoop, bend, and kneel to collect evidence in a simulated crime scene.
Emotional, Interpersonal & Behavioral Stability adequate to function in classroom, online, and simulated crime scene lab and interact effectively with instructors and classmates.
  • Adapt rapidly to changing environments and/or stress.
  • Calmly receive feedback.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, honesty, and cooperative behaviors in the classroom and lab.

 

In the case of another wise qualified individual with a documented disability, appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be made unless to do so would fundamentally alter the essential training elements, cause undue hardship, or produce a direct threat to the safety of the children or student with the understanding that for future employment some technical standards are related to child care rules and regulations from NC General Statutes.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is invested in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Support Services is part of Student Services and is located in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. For detailed information or to request accommodations visit Support Services. An appointment is recommended prior to enrollment in order to discuss any special concerns.