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Associate's Degree Programs
Home > Academics > Associate's Degree Programs > Law Enforcement

LAW ENFORCEMENT - 493
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 99
Campus: Fayette
Program Brochure (PDF)

Nature of the Profession: Law Enforcement Professionals work in a variety of environments which require the ability to conduct investigations, to provide security and service, and to communicate with varied constituencies. A broad working knowledge of criminal and civil law, especially in regard to police procedure, is required. A large number of new and replacement personnel in Law Enforcement are projected to be needed for the next decade.

Related Job Titles: Patrol Officer, Detective, Bailiff, Criminal Investigator, Sheriff and Sheriff ’s Deputy.
 

COURSES CREDITS
First Quarter
LENF 101 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I 4
PSYC 110 Principles of Psychology 5
PSCI 104 American Government - American Democracy 3
Second Quarter
LENF 102 Basic Law Enforcement I 12
ENGL 102 English Composition II 4
PSCI 105 American Government - Policy Making 3
Third Quarter
LENF 103 Basic Law Enforcement II 12
- - - - - - - MATH Elective (118, 124, 141, 160, 221) 4/5
- - - - - - - Technical Elective 4
Fourth Quarter
SOCI 230 Social Problems 3
SOCI 231 Juvenile Delinquency 3
SPTH 115 Fundamentals of Effective Speech 3
- - - - - - - Technical Elective 4
CSCI Computer Science Electives 2
Fifth Quarter
SOCI 232 The Criminal Justice System 3
LENF 233 Criminal Investigation 3
CSCI Computer Science Electives 2
- - - - - - - Technical Electives 8
Sixth Quarter
LENF 234 Constitutional Criminal Procedures 3
LENF 235 Internship 3
BADM BADM Elective (BADM 276 or 220 preferred) 3/5
- - - - - - - General Elective 4
Program Total 99

 

 
Promoting academic excellence.
Southern State offers several high-quality associate's degree and certificate programs and is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Beyond that, we have small class sizes and faculty - many who possess advanced degrees in their area of expertise - who care about your success.

 

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