Basic Program

The basic course instruction is ten weeks in length. Eight weeks on campus and two weeks off campus to prepare a final paper involving polygraph research. Classes are generally held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an hour for lunch. Saturday and/or Sunday classes are occasionally required to accommodate some of the instructors. The following holidays are observed by the Academy: New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas Day. During the course, the student is provided all the information needed to become a certified polygraph examiner and to pass state examinations required for licensing. Additionally, the student receives extensive "hands on" practice with all aspects of Polygraph required in the field of Polygraph Science. Emphasis is on fundamental skills and application of polygraph knowledge that satisfies the regulatory authorities of any state. Each course activity is depicted in the course curriculum.