Human Services AAS – Law Enforcement Studies Program

Code: AAS.HS.LAWENF

This program is intended for students seeking to pursue a career in law enforcement at both local and federal levels.  This program will provide the fundamental knowledge of the functions and process of the criminal justice system as well as philosophy, history, and legal principles guiding law enforcement practices and procedures.  Career opportunities include Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, Federal, State Court/Judiciary, Federal, State and County Correctional facilities, Corporate and Private Security firms.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions, interrelationships and processes of the criminal justice components.
• State and support the opinions on critical issues and problems facing the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the philosophy, history and application of law related to the criminal justice system.
• Describe and analyze the theories of causation and impact of crime.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Specific Program Notes

Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.

Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.

***General Education Elective(s).

‡Highly recommended: PSY-101, PHR-102, HIS-112.

Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by the Basic Skills Placement Test.