Criminal Justice | Basic Law Enforcement, Certificate

Location(s): Chemeketa Brooks

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

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Basic Law Enforcement certificate should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

Identify the historical and philosophical evolution of law enforcement in the United States.
Identify and describe the legal foundation for law enforcement officers working under “color of law.”

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 Credits: 4
MTH 060 Introductory Algebra Credits: 4 (or higher)
PE 185PA Personal Defense, Beginning Credits: 1
OR
PE 185ES ES Tactical Athlete Credits: 1
OR
CJ 104A Criminal Justice Personal Defense, Beginning Credits: 1
OR
CJ 104B Criminal Justice Personal Defense, Intermediate Credits: 1
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology: Mind and Body Credits: 4
WR 121Z Composition 1 Credits: 4

Basic Law Enforcement Core Requirements (21 Credit Hours):

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