Planner for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Police Academy (A.A.S.)
Title of Major: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Police Academy, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.LEN.POLICE.ACAD
Total Credit Hours: 60
About the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute - see www.aacc.edu
This degree is part of the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute.
Purpose: To achieve three objectives: first, to provide students with the opportunity to develop the basic theoretical and technical skills needed for an entry-level position into various areas of the criminal justice profession; second, to enhance the opportunities of in-service police officer students for promotion to higher levels of supervision and responsibility; and third, to provide a transfer basis for students who are seeking entry into police and criminal justice agencies having a four-year degree requirement.
Additional Program Requirements
Students who have career interests in a particular criminal justice agency, especially federal agencies, should consult with one of the criminal justice faculty to plan a program which is transferable to a four-year institution. In addition, students enrolled in the Police Academy Option must meet specific admission requirements needed for police certification. Most police departments have specific requirements as to health, character and vision for entry-level employment. Students must determine if they meet these requirements before they enter the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice degree program.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Tyrone Powers
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirements.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| Mathematics GER |
3 credit hours | ||
| Arts & Humanities GER |
3 credit hours | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences, Computer Technology or Mathematics GER See General Education Requirements and degree program required courses for approved courses. |
3 credit hours | ||
| CJS 111-Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective (must have 60 credits for graduation) Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirements. Students who elect not to take a computer technology general education course must satisfy the computer competency requirement with an elective.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 101-Fundamentals of Biology |
4 credit hours | ||
| PLS 111-American Government |
3 credit hours | ||
SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology  |
3 credit hours | ||
| CJS 112-Police Operations | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CJS 109-Police Discipline and Organization | 1 credit hour | ||
| CJS 113-Penology | 3 credit hours | ||
| Elective (consult with an advisor) Students who elect not to take a computer technology general education course must satisfy the computer competency requirement with an elective. |
3 credit hours | ||
| LGS 215-Criminal Law (formerly listed as CJS 215; you have already satisfied this requirement if you have taken CJS 215) |
3 credit hours | ||
| CJS 216-Criminal Evidence and Procedure | 3 credit hours | ||
| CJS 226-Traffic and Public Safety |
3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| CJS 218-Criminal Justice Communications |
3 credit hours | ||
| CJS 222-Investigation and Criminalistics |
4 credit hours | ||
| CJS 225-Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 credit hours | ||
| EMT 104-Emergency Medical Responder OR HEA 150-Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED Students who are graduates of recognized police academies, current employees of fire departments, or current employees of EMT/emergency response agencies may request to have HEA 150 or EMT 104 waived. To do so, students should provide an official (department letterhead) letter to the Records and Registration Office stating that they are graduates or employees of one of the above agencies. Courses or training not approved for academic credit through the American Council on Education or through an institution accredited by a commission on higher education approved by the U.S. Department of Education will not be accepted for transfer credit or as meeting the waiver. |
3 credit hours |
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