Investigator Option, Letter of Recognition

Center for Applied Learning and Technology
Room 208, 410-777-7063

Award: Letter of Recognition

Total Credit Hours: Nine credit hours.

Purpose: For students who have an interest in or who may be seeking job opportunities in the field of investigations.

Range of Occupations

Attorney investigator
Industrial security investigator
Insurance adjustor
Licensed private investigator
Paralegal investigator

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved or is pending approval by the U.S. Department of Education federal aid program eligibility. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs contact Financial Aid.

Degree/Award Requirements

Degree Requirements

Completion of each of the required courses with a grade of C or better.

Award Requirements

Students must apply to the Records and Registration office for the letter of recognition after they have completed the requirements.

Note: This requirement will not meet the Maryland state private detective license requirement unless the individual also has five or more years of field investigative experience suitable to the Maryland State Police. Individuals may qualify for a more limited private investigator’s license under a qualified agency license holder.

Requirements: 9 credits

CJS 131 - Fundamentals of Private Investigation 3 credit hours
CJS 215 - Criminal Law 3 credit hours
CJS 216 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure 3 credit hours
All courses in the letter of recognition are approved for transfer to both the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree programs.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.