Law Enforcement Certificate and Degree

Certificate- Total Credit Hours 30

Degree- Associate in Applied Science Total Credit Hours 60

Program Information/Mission

The mission of the Law Enforcement Certificate and the Associate in Applied Science Law Enforcement degree is to prepare graduates for employment in the law enforcement field by educating them in general education as well as specialized courses in criminal justice to prepare them to enter the law enforcement field.

Students should be aware that each law enforcement agency has its own employment criteria. The minimum requirements are a high school diploma or its equivalent, verification of excellent physical health, and that the applicant be at least 21 years of age. Some positions in law enforcement may require you to earn more than a certificate or two-year degree. But you will learn that your program instructors and many law enforcement professionals earn those degrees after beginning their career and many agencies provide assistance towards tuition and fees for your efforts to earn those additional degrees.

The Law Enforcement Certificate is well suited for Veterans or individuals who may have a degree or career experience in another area, but share a desire to serve their community as a Law Enforcement Officer. The degree is for anyone with the same desire, and especially for students looking for a degree that can lead to immediate employment in Law Enforcement.

Law Enforcement Certificate

Program Layout

PROGRAM COURSES	TITLES	CREDIT	HOURS
CRJ 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM		3
CRJ 112	POLICE OPERATIONS		3
CRJ 118	JUVENILE DELINQUENCY		3
CRJ 130	INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION		3
CRJ 225	CRIMINAL LAW		3
CRJ 227	ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE		3
CRJ 230	COURT PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE		3
CRJ 250	POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION		3
CRJ 201 or CRJ 121	INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE or PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE		3
APPROVED ELECTIVE *			3

Program Notes

* Approved Elective are such courses as CRJ 111, 114, 212, 213, and 235.

Law Enforcement Degree

Program Layout

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	TITLES	CREDIT	HOURS
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I		3
COMM 110	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION		3
SOC 110	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY		3
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE *	*see Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements		6
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	*see Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements		3
PROGRAM COURSES	TITLES	CREDIT	HOURS
CMGEN 120	COMPUTER APPLICATIONS		3
CRJ 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM		3
CRJ 112	POLICE OPERATIONS		3
CRJ 114	INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS		3
CRJ 118	JUVENILE DELINQUENCY		3
CRJ 130	INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION		3
CRJ 201 or APPROVED ELECTIVE *	INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE or APPROVED ELECTIVE		3
CRJ 225	CRIMINAL LAW		3
CRJ 227	ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE		3
CRJ 250	POLICE ORGANIZATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION		3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II		3
POLSC 115 or POLSC 119	AMERICAN NATIONAL OR GOVERNMENT or STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT		3
SOC 210	INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY		3
ELECTIVE COURSES	TITLES	CREDIT	HOURS
APPROVED ELECTIVE ***			3

Program Notes

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** In order to be eligible to enroll in CRJ 201 Internship in Criminal Justice, students must attain an overall grade point average of 2.0. Students must be enrolled in Law Enforcement Program and have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours.
*** Approved Electives are such courses as CRJ 111, 212, 213, 230, 255; PSY 110; or another criminal justice-related course approved by your advisor.

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