LAW ENFORCEMENT
Degree Options - Law Enforcement Program
Associate in Science Degree
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Communications
English Comp I
English Comp II
Public Speaking |
(9 credit hours)
3
3
3
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| Computer Science |
3 credit hours
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Humanities
From at least 2 of the following disciplines: (Recommended courses)
Art
Art Appreciation
Survey to Art History I, II
Music
Intro to Music
Intro Jazz & Jazz Rock
History
American History I, II
Survey of Western Civilization I, II
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(6 credit hours)
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
| Physical Education Activity |
1 credit hour
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| College Orientation |
1 credit hour
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Social & Behavioral Science
From at least 2 of the following disciplines (Recommended Courses)
Sociology:
Principles of Sociology
Psychology:
General Psychology |
(6 credit hours)
3
3 |
Math and Lab Science
College Algebra
Laboratory Science
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(8 credit hours)
3
3 |
| Minimum requirements |
34 credit hours
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Recommended Courses for Professional Study:
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Principles of Police Patrol
Criminal Procedures or Const. Law
Criminal Investigations I
Criminal Law
Traffic Accident Investigations
Police Administration
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(21 credit hours)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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| Criminal Justice Electives |
(9 credit hours)
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Total Program Hours |
64 credit hours |
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Associate in Applied Science
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General Education Requirements:
Choose 9 hours from the following disciplines:
Mathematics, Lab Science, Humanities (includes studio and performance courses), Social and Behavioral Science, Physical Education
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(9 credit hours)
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Communications Area:
(Recommended Courses)
English Composition I
Public Speaking
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(6 credit hours)
3
3
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Minimum General Education Requirements:
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(15 credit hours)
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Required Courses:
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Principles of Police Patrol
Criminal Procedures or
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Traffic Accident Investigations
Police Administration
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(21 credit hours)
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
| Criminal Justice Program Electives |
(28 credit hours)
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| Total Program Hours |
64 credit hours |
Criminal Justice Program Certificate – One Year *
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First Semester:
Intro to Criminal Justice
Principles of Police Patrol
Police Firearms I or II
Procedural Law or Const. Law
Program Electives
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3
3
2
3
7 |
Second Semester:
Criminal Law
Police Administration
Traffic Accident Investigations
Criminal Investigations I
Criminal Justice Internship
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3
3
3
3
2 |
| Total Program Hours |
32 credit hours |
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*Students seeking this program must meet with the program director during the first semester of enrollment. Required program courses may be substituted only with approval of the program director.
