Certificate of Achievement in
Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement certificate program is designed to introduce the basic skills necessary to
succeed in law enforcement positions. It is also designed to equip students with knowledge
and skills for employment in the field of criminal justice and law enforcement
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
1. Identify the fundamental principles of law enforcement.
2. Apply law enforcement procedures such as police practices, criminal proceedings, determination of guilt, appeals and post-conviction review.
3. Analyze security problems and methods.
4. Process criminal cases and issues related to arrest, search and seizure.
5. Practice criminal justice management procedures in communication, budgeting, performance
evaluation, time management and media relations
Program Requirements
General Education Core Requirements - 16 credits
- CA 100 Computer Literacy (3)
- MS 095 Prealgebra (4)
- ESL 087 Listening/Speaking II (3)
- ESL 089 Reading V (3)
- ESL 099 Writing V (3)
Major Requirements - 34 Credits
- SS/PY 101 General Psychology (3)
- AR 101 Introduction to Arts (3)
- AJ 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
- AJ 152 Introduction to Law Enforcement and Security (3)
- AJ 155 Administration Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure (3)
- AJ 158 Management Skills for Police Officers (3
Total Requirements - 34 Credits
Suggested Schedule
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Summer Session
CA 100 Computer Literacy................................................3
MS 095 Pre-algebra...........................................................4
ESL 087 Listening Speaking II............................................3
ESL 089 Reading V............................................................3
ESL 099 Writing V.............................................................3
Total Credits = 16 Credits
SS/PY 101 General Psychology...........................................................................3
AR 101 Introduction to Art.................................................................................3
AJ 151 Intro. to Criminal Justice..........................................................................3
AJ 152 Intro. to Law Enforcement ans Security...................................................4
AJ 155 Administration Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure......................................3
Total Credits = 15 Credits
AJ 158 Management Skills for Police Officers...............................................3
Total Credits = 3 Credits
