Law Enforcement, AS

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Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science degree in Law Enforcement, the student demonstrates the fulfillment of the lower-division requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution; preparation for participation in the Basic Peace Officer Academy; and a job in law enforcement. NOTE: A minimum of 60 units is required for the Associate degree. Refer to Catalog section, Academic Programs, Special Admission Programs, for Special Admission Requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Apply these skills as preparation for participation in the Basic Peace Officer Academy and be able to demonstrate entry level job skills for law enforcement.
Demonstrate the fulfillment of the lower-division requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution. A minimum of 60 units is required for the Associate degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 27 Units

AJ 21 Criminal Justice in Society Units: 3
AJ 22 Concepts of Criminal Law Units: 3
AJ 23 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System Units: 3
AJ 24 Legal Aspects of Evidence Units: 3
AJ 25 Criminal Investigation Units: 3
AJ 31 Report Preparation Units: 3
AJ 40 Community Relations Units: 3
CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science Units: 3
SOCIO 1A Introduction to Sociology Units: 3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A

Complete 3 units selected from:

AJ 28 Juvenile Law and Procedures Units: 3
AJ 54 Introduction to Probation and Parole Units: 3

Area B

Complete 3 units selected from:

HIST 17A History of the United States Units: 3
HIST 17B History of the United States Units: 3
POLSC 1 American Government and Institutions Units: 3

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Major Units Required: 33

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

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

For more information:

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