Master degree program
Criminalistic Expertise

Criminalistic Expertise

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Legal Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ОN1
interpret the concept of offense, to differentiate a criminal offense from others, to determine the composition of the criminal offense, crime;
to explain the types of proceedings under the Kazakh legislation, to understand the objectives of each stage of the proceedings, the subject of proof, types of proceedings, their basic rules;
to interpret the criminalistic characteristics of crimes, to possess forensic techniques of collecting material traces and their ability to establish the circumstances of the cases;
understand the role of tactics in the conduct of procedural actions, the importance of modern forensic technologies in the disclosure and investigation of cases;
to systematize normative legal acts in accordance with the principles of organization and functions, tasks of expert activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
show the classification of forensic examinations and highlight the procedural features of complex, repeated and other examinations;
ОN2
to substantiate the distinctive features of forensic examination as a form of application of special knowledge and as a source of evidence;
explain the reasons for the appointment and conduct of forensic examination,
to substantiate the rights and obligations of the forensic expert during the forensic examination;
to justify the structure of the expert opinion and its evidentiary value;
ОN3
explain the methodology of the study of objects of trasology, judicial ballistics (technical study of documents, handwriting)as the integration of knowledge from different fields of science and technology;
to demonstrate an understanding of the laws of reflection of information about the offense in the objects of the material world - in the trace, on the components of firearms, in the details of the forms of documents, in handwritten notes, signatures made in the documents-physical evidence;
to reveal the regularities of the properties of objects of trasology, judicial ballistics (technical study of documents, handwriting);
to explain the peculiarities of the methodology of the solution of questions about the individual identity of objects of trace analysis, forensic ballistics (technical study of documents, handwriting examination);
ОN4
to demonstrate the scientific and methodological basis of the study of motion traces of the objects of judicial-ballistic examination;
explain the psycho-physiological basis of the formation of writing and motor skills, classification of handwriting, scientific and methodological foundations of handwriting research;
demonstrate the technology of production of forms of documents and other details;
to demonstrate the methodology of the study of objects of technical expertise;
to demonstrate methods of investigation of objects of forensic ballistic examination;
to demonstrate methods of research of objects of forensic technical examination of documents;
to demonstrate methods of research of objects of forensic handwriting examination;
ОN5
make a set of methods for the study of objects of trasology, judicial ballistics (technical study of documents, handwriting);
to allocate General scientific methods and to show for the solution of what questions they are applied;
generalize methods borrowed from the natural Sciences, and make a list of the necessary technical and forensic tools;
to compare the methodology of solving identification issues with the methodology of solving non-identification issues, to show their difference;
to demonstrate primegenerator microscope, binocular microscope, comparison microscope, prepareoptions overlay;
ОN6
to carry out experiments on the reflection on the environment of trasological traces (hands, shoes, teeth, tread, etc.), to investigate and highlight the signs;
apply the method of human identification by papillary patterns of fingers, toes, teeth;
apply the method of determining the type of hacking tools, etc.;
apply the method of identification of hacking tools, tools in their tracks, etc.;
to conduct experiments on the reflection on the environment and on the components of the cartridge traces in the production of the shot, to investigate and highlight the signs;
to apply the methods of determining the serviceability of firearms, the method of manufacturing weapons, the possibility of spontaneous shot and other classification, diagnostic, situational tasks of ballistic examination;
to apply the technique of firearms identification by traces on bullets, cartridge cases;
ОN7
apply the method of determining the method of manufacturing the form, printing, method of changing records and other tasks of examination of documents;
carry out photography in the reflected ultraviolet, infrared rays, luminescence in the red and infrared parts of the spectrum; luminescence under the influence of ultraviolet raydifferent documents;
apply the method of identification of printing, clichés and other identification issues of examination of documents;
apply methods of diagnosis of the handwriting of the establishment of sex, age, and other tasks handwriting examination;
to apply the techniques of human identification by handwriting;
ОN8
participate in research activities, including in the context of self-elected, theoretically and practically significant, in-demand judicial and investigative practice;
engage in innovative teaching activities in the aspect of the necessary organization and implementation of self-education and training;
use in expert research, scientific research achievements of computer technology;
develop, generate and implement projects to create new knowledge in tracological, forensic and ballistic examinations, examination of documents;
ОN9
to assess the relationship between the production of expertise, research, scientific and methodological forms of activity;
to characterize the relationship between the principles of the organization of expert activity and the legal norms on the assignment of qualification certificates for the right to conduct forensic examinations, periodic certification of forensic experts;
explain the relationship between the principles of the organization of expert activities and legal norms for testing methods, validation of methods, techniques;
show the relationship and the role of the integration of scientific knowledge from the natural Sciences, the theory of forensic identification in addressing the development of forensic examinations;
ОN10
evaluate the results of expert research and formulate conclusions in accordance with the General methodology of analysis and evaluation of signs;
to argue the relationship between the objectives of the examination and the competence of the expert;
justify the reasons for the written refusal of the examination or the expert's requests;
to interpret complex expertise as integration of knowledge of different expert specialties;
determine the validity of the appointment of re-examinations;
ОN11
To present the results of the step-by-step study and applied methods in conclusion;
During interrogations during the investigation, court proceedings it is reasonable to argue the expert opinions;
ОN12
work in a team, find compromises and correlate your opinion with the opinion of the team; possess positive communication skills based on the principles of patriotism, citizenship and tolerance;
be able to self-study at the end of the training program, to expand their knowledge on the basis of information and educational technologies; willingness to work in a multinational and multicultural team

Program passport

Speciality Name
Criminalistic Expertise
Speciality Code
7M04220
Faculty
Law

disciplines

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.

Forensic technologies in private investigation methods (optional - ordinary, economic, environmental, etc.)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form knowledge about the technology of the process of collecting evidence, about the system of forensically significant elements of the offense. The following will be studied: the essence of inspections and other procedural actions, the tactics of conducting investigative actions, the technology of investigating crimes, the meaning of versions, typical situations and initial activities.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: Understanding of modern philosophy as a system of scientific knowledge, including worldview in rational-theoretical comprehension. The discipline includes aspects of the evolution and development of scientific thinking, historical moments, the contribution of scientists and scientific schools to the formation of science, and ethical and social aspects of scientific activity.

Legal bases of criminalistic activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of studying the discipline is the formation of theoretical knowledge necessary for subsequent professional activity, successful implementation of legal norms, ensuring law and order, legal education and upbringing, preparing students for independent activities related to the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills in the professional activity of a lawyer

Legal bases of forensic expert activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a system of knowledge about the theoretical, legal and organizational foundations of forensic examination and forensic expert activity. Mastering the basic principles and forms of forensic examination, mastering the skills of compiling the results of expert research, evaluating the expert's opinion, its practical application in the investigation of a specific criminal case.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to train masters in conducting scientific research, carrying out scientific and methodological work, socializing young students and their participation in the corporate governance system of Organization of higher and postgraduate education (OHPE). Undergraduates learn to interact with OHPE stakeholders, participate in research projects.

Pedagogy of Higher Education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: To provide pedagogical theories and practical strategies for effective teaching in higher education, fostering critical thinking, and academic success. The course explores instructional methods, curriculum design, assessment techniques, and classroom management strategies preparing educators to create inclusive and stimulating learning environments.

Procedural forms of using special knowledge in the investigation
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to give the concept of legal proceedings, types of procedural activities, tasks and functions of the process, the role of special knowledge. The following will be studied: the tasks of applying special knowledge at the stage of pre-trial proceedings, trial, the status of subjects - specialists, forensic experts, auditors, translators, consultants, their rights and obligations, differences between them, etc.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Formation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of management psychology for the practical application of the most critical aspects of management in professional interaction. Basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personality behavior, modern ideas, psychology of managing group phenomena, motivation, and practical reflection.

Theory and modern methodology for the production of forensic examinations
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to reveal the patterns of the crime mechanism and the emergence of information about the crime and its participants. The following will be studied: the classification of forensic tools and methods, methods of detection, fixation, research depending on the properties of the objects under study, the scientific provisions of forensic identification, diagnostics, the structure of a specialist’s conclusion, the form of conclusions

Theory and modern methodology of production of criminalistic examinations
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to reveal the patterns of the crime mechanism and the emergence of information about the crime and its participants. The following will be studied: the classification of forensic tools and methods, methods of detection, fixation, research depending on the properties of the objects under study, the scientific provisions of forensic identification, diagnostics, the structure of a specialist’s conclusion, the form of conclusions

Theory of forensic evidence and pre-trial proceedings
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form knowledge about the theory of forensic evidence, the relationship between the theory of evidence and other sciences, the relationship between the concepts of "truth", "reliability", "validity". The subject, methods, system, tasks of the TSD, the essence of evidence, the concepts of relevance, admissibility, classification of evidence, sources of evidence, their possibilities in pre-trial proceedings, etc. will be studied.

Theory of judicial evidence
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form knowledge about the theory of forensic evidence, the relationship between the theory of evidence and other sciences, the relationship between the concepts of "truth", "reliability", "validity". The subject, methods, system, tasks of the TSD, the essence of evidence, the concepts of relevance, admissibility, classification of evidence, sources of evidence, their possibilities in pre-trial proceedings, etc. will be studied.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Criminalistic examination of documents and methodological foundations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of forensic technical examination of documents: its production, application in practice. The following will be studied: subject, objects, classification of objects of forensic technical examination, tasks, the concept of "strict accountability documents", methods for studying seal impressions, stamps, document forms, methods for detecting changes in the content of documents, restoring the original content of a document, etc.

Criminalistics of foreign countries and the Republic of Kazakhstan (comparative analysis)
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form theoretical knowledge and practical skills about the methods of investigation of criminal offenses The following subjects will be studied: subject, objects, tasks of the science of criminology, system, connection with natural sciences, humanities, technical and forensic techniques for collecting evidence, methods of conducting investigative actions, criminalistic characteristics of crimes, etc.

Fingerprint examination and its methodological foundations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of mastering the discipline is to train specialists who are able to professionally and at the modern level to solve the problems of using special knowledge in the production of fingerprint studies, as well as when working with fingerprint records. The main objectives of the training are to provide students with theoretical knowledge of the scientific foundations of fingerprinting, practical development of methods of fingerprinting research.

Forensic ballistics examination, portrait identification and their methodological foundations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of mastering the discipline is the formation of special knowledge in the field of methods of conducting forensic ballistic and forensic portrait examinations, instilling skills, skills of applying scientifically developed techniques and technical means in the study of materials for these types of examinations. Mastering the basic concepts related to ballistic and portrait examinations, the scientific foundations of the methodology.

Forensic technical examination of documents and its methodological foundations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of mastering the discipline is to train specialists in the field of forensic examination of documents, work with forensic records on banknotes, securities and documents and obtaining search information when examining documents. Formation of a holistic understanding of the examination of the FTED, its place in the section of criminology and the relationship with other types of examinations, to instill the ability to independently analyze and make decisions on the conclusions of examinations.

Forensic weapon science, portrait identification and videographic examination
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of weapons expertise and its production, the development of the theory and practice of the production of examinations of portrait identification, video phonographic examination. The following will be studied: properties of edged weapons, types of bladed, shock-crushing, throwing weapons, methods of researching edged weapons; scientific basis for the examination of firearms: the subject, tasks, methods of expert examination of firearms, methods of portrait identification and videographic examination.

Forms of pre-trial investigation under the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The content of this discipline is the study of the basic concepts and principles of criminal procedure, the procedural status of participants, the movement of a criminal case through the stages of criminal proceedings, and other procedural issues. The discipline is an important academic discipline designed to form a specialist lawyer to work in law enforcement agencies.

Handwriting and Handwriting Expertise
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of handwriting expertise and its production, application in practice. The following will be studied: scientific foundations of handwriting and examination: subject, objects, tasks, patterns of formation of writing and motor skills, general and particular signs of a manuscript and signatures, methods of diagnostic, identification research of handwritten records , signatures.

Problematic issues of criminal procedure law
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form theoretical knowledge about the administration of justice in the Republic of Kazakhstan Will be studied: the judicial system in the Republic of Kazakhstan, types of procedural activities, tasks and functions of criminal proceedings, sources, principles of criminal proceedings, participants, their status, stages of legal proceedings, concepts of procedural, investigative actions, etc.

Problems of criminalization of socially dangerous acts and criminal law of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form an understanding of the concept of the criminal policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the validity and expediency of criminalization and decriminalization of specific acts Will be studied: goals, objectives, principles, limits of criminal law counteraction to crime. Results of criminological analysis of the state and main trends of crime in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Problems of criminalization of socially dangerous acts in the criminal law of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form an understanding of the concept of the criminal policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the validity and expediency of criminalization and decriminalization of specific acts Will be studied: goals, objectives, principles, limits of criminal law counteraction to crime. Results of criminological analysis of the state and main trends of crime in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Technical and forensic examination of documents and other examinations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of forensic technical examination of documents: its production, application in practice. The following will be studied: subject, objects, classification of objects of forensic technical examination, tasks, the concept of "strict accountability documents", methods for studying seal impressions, stamps, document forms, methods for detecting changes in the content of documents, restoring the original content of a document, etc.

Theoretical and methodological problems of criminalistics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to examine in depth the structure of the science of forensic science. The correlation of forensic science and its teachings is shown - the organization of the investigation, the interaction of the investigator with various services, the connection of theories - forensic medicine, psychiatry, psychology, accounting, etc. The following will be studied in full: technical and forensic support for working with physical evidence, forensic accounting and its use, tactical and forensic methods, etc.

Theoretical basis for the qualification of criminal offenses
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form theoretical knowledge about the qualification of crimes, about its types. The following will be studied: stages of the qualification process: analysis of the actual circumstances of the case; types of competition: general and special rules; special rules; parts and the whole.

Theory and Practice of Forensic Techniques, Tactics and Private Teachings
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to examine in depth the structure of the science of forensic science. The following will be studied in full: technical and forensic support for working with physical evidence, forensic accounting and its use, tactical and forensic methods, etc.

Trace and trace analysis
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of trace analysis and its production, the application in practice of trace analysis. The following will be studied: subject, objects, tasks, patterns of reflection of the external structure, properties of trace-forming objects, general and particular signs, methods for expert examination of traces of hands, feet, human shoes, teeth, other parts of the human body, methods for studying hacking tools, seals, locks, animal tracks, etc.

Tracological examination and its methodological foundations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of trace analysis and its production, the application in practice of trace analysis. The following will be studied: subject, objects, tasks, patterns of reflection of the external structure, properties of trace-forming objects, general and particular signs, methods for expert examination of traces of hands, feet, human shoes, teeth, other parts of the human body, methods for studying hacking tools, seals, locks, animal tracks, etc.

Traditional and modern forensic technologies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form knowledge about the technology of the process of collecting evidence, about the system of forensically significant elements of the offense. The following will be studied: the essence of inspections and actions, the tactics of conducting investigative actions, typical situations and initial activities.

Weapons expertise and its methodological foundations
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the development of the theory of weapons expertise and its production, the development of the theory and practice of the production of examinations of portrait identification, video phonographic examination. The following will be studied: properties of edged weapons, types of bladed, shock-crushing, throwing weapons, methods of researching edged weapons; scientific basis for the examination of firearms: the subject, tasks, methods of expert examination of firearms, methods of portrait identification and videographic examination.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years