Mission Statement
The Laboratory for Credibility Assessment advances the science and practice of credibility evaluation through education, training and research. By delivering high-quality polygraph instruction and continuing education in multiple areas of credibility assessment, the Lab equips professionals with ethical, evidence-based skills that enhance public safety and support the mission of the Clemson Center for Public Safety Research.
Basic Polygraph Education and Training Program
The Clemson Laboratory for Credibility Assessment (LCA), housed within the Clemson Center for Public Safety Research at Clemson University, provides professional polygraph education and training designed for public safety, law enforcement, military, intelligence and government professionals.
The program combines Clemson University’s research-driven public safety mission with intensive practitioner-focused instruction in validated polygraph techniques, scientific testing, interviewing, test data analysis, ethics and professional practice. Participants receive extensive hands-on training using modern computerized instrumentation and practical exercises designed to prepare graduates for real-world credibility assessment responsibilities.
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Program Schedule
The Basic Polygraph Education and Training Program consists of 400 instruction hours delivered over 10 weeks. The first three weeks are conducted asynchronously online, followed by seven weeks of in-person instruction and practical laboratory training at the Laboratory for Credibility Assessment in Greenville, South Carolina. The inaugural cohort is scheduled to begin on April 19, 2027.
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Program Curriculum
The program curriculum follows the standards established by the American Polygraph Association (APA) Education Accreditation Committee. The program is seeking APA accreditation, with accreditation intended to apply retroactively to the inaugural cohort upon successful completion of the accreditation process.
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Contact Us
For additional information, contact:
Nate Brooks
Director, Laboratory for Credibility Assessment
ngbrook@clemson.edu
