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Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
- Program Offering List
- Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Diploma
Certificate
Certificate Programs
Law Enforcement
Length: One-year Program - Two semesters
Purpose: The certificate curriculum in law enforcement has been developed
in accordance with the need of local law enforcement agencies and personnel. The
program is designed to meet the needs of the large number of local inservice law
enforcement personnel and pre-service students who at present do not possess the
necessary qualifications for entrance into the associate degree program in
administration of justice or for other reasons do not wish to continue their
education or in the interim obtain the necessary qualifications for the
associate degree program. All credits obtained in the certificate program will
be transferable.
Occupational Objective:
Commercial and Industrial Security Officer
Local, State, and Federal Enforcement Officers
Policeman
Private or Government Investigator
Admission Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for
admission to a college certificate program, entry into the certificate program
in law enforcement shall also be contingent upon the students meeting all
special requirements applicable for entrance into the associate degree program
in administration of justice program.
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course Credits |
| First Semester | ||||
| ENG 111* | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADJ 140 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 108 | College Survival Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SPD 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 112* | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADJ 131 | Legal Evidence | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PLS or HIS | Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 235 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Approved ITE Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
Total Minimum Credits for the Law Enforcement
Certificate 34
Recommended Elective Courses
ITE 115 Basic Computer Literacy
AST 232 Microcomputer Office Applications
ADJ 228 Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs
ADJ 227 Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel
ADJ 248 Probation, Parole, and Treatment
* Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree may substitute ENG
101-102 for ENG 111-112.