Law Enforcement • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS
Total Credit Hours: 61
Colleague Code: AAS.LAW
Curriculum Code: LEA 223
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: CRJ 104, CRJ 105, EGL 101, SOC 101, Lab Science Elective
Second Semester: LEA 106, LEA 110, EGL 102, POS 101 or POS 201, Math Elective
Third Semester: CRJ 207, LEA 201, CRJ 252, CMN 101, PHI 205
Fourth Semester: CRJ 201, CRJ 251, CRJ 275, PHE 112
Program Information:
- This program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge required of today’s police officer.
- Primary study areas include administration, criminal laws and procedures, police and community relations and criminal investigation.
- Career cluster includes: county police officer, municipal police officer, state police officer and federal police officer.
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2391 or 217.786.2414 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (16-18 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Math Selection |
3-5 credits |
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Lab Science Selection |
4 credits |
Required Program Courses (31 credits)
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Introduction to Human Services |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 credits |
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The Juvenile Offender |
3 credits |
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Substance Abuse |
3 credits |
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CRJ 251 |
Crime, Justice and Social Diversity |
4 credits |
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Courts and Victim Services |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Police Service |
4 credits |
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Fundamentals of Investigation |
4 credits |
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Substantive Criminal Law |
4 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (10 credits)
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Physical Conditioning |
1 credit |
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Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Values |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
Required Work-Based Learning Courses (4 credits)
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Internship |
4 credits |