Basic Law Enforcement, Certificate

Location(s): Chemeketa Brooks

In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the courses listed below are books, $250; class fees, $100; universal fee, $1,406; and differential fee, $210. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

The Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level occupations such as policy reserve officer, campus security and crime lab assistant. This program includes instruction and handson training in the basic knowledge and skills required for successful employment.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 38 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

General Education Requirements (17 Credit Hours):

COMM 115 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 4
MTH 060 - Introductory Algebra Credit Hours: 4 (or higher)
PE 185PA - Personal Defense, Beg Credit Hours: 1
OR
PE 185ES - ES Tactical Athlete Credit Hours: 1
OR
CJ 104A - Criminal Justice Personal Defense, Beginning Credit Hours: 1
OR
CJ 104B - Criminal Justice Personal Defense, Intermediate Credit Hours: 1
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology: Mind and Body Credit Hours: 4 + (or higher)
WR 121 - Academic Composition Credit Hours: 4

Basic Law Enforcement Core Requirements (21 Credit Hours):

CJ 100 - Survey of the Criminal Justice System Credit Hours: 3
CJ 101 - Criminology Credit Hours: 3
CJ 110 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
CJ 112 - Field Operations and Patrol Procedures Credit Hours: 3
CJ 203 - Crisis Intervention Seminar Credit Hours: 3
CJ 210 - Criminal Investigations 1: Crimes vs. Persons Credit Hours: 3
CJ 226 - Introduction to Constitutional Law Credit Hours: 3