Law Enforcement Certificate of Achievement

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Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for a job in law enforcement. The student demonstrates his or her ability to recognize and understand the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the California criminal justice system.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate his or her ability to recognize and understand the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the California criminal justice system.
Demonstrate skills, knowledge and training for a job in law enforcement.

Core Requirements

Complete 21 units

A J 21 Criminal Justice in Society Units: 3
A J 22 Concepts of Criminal Law Units: 3
A J 23 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System Units: 3
A J 25 Criminal Investigation Units: 3
A J 31 Report Preparation Units: 3
A J 40 Community Relations Units: 3
A J 51 Introduction to Correctional Science Units: 3

Restricted Electives

Complete 3 units selected from:

A J 24 Legal Aspects of Evidence Units: 3
A J 28 Juvenile Law and Procedures Units: 3
A J 54 Introduction to Probation and Parole Units: 3

Minimum Units Required: 24

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Related Program

Law Enforcement, AS

For more information:

Contact the Social Science, Education, and Public Service Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC)