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LAW ENFORCEMENT - 493 (Semester)
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 67
Campus: Fayette

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 Semester
PSYC 1110 Principles of Psychology 3
ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3
PSCI 1104 American Government 3
CJUS 1101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJUS 1108 Introduction to Terrorism 2
     
Second Semester
MATH 1118 or higher Intermediate Algebra or higher 3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II 3
PSCI 1105 American Government 3
CJUS 2233 Criminal Investigation 2
CJUS 2234 Constitutional Criminal Procedures 3
     
Third Semester
CJUS 2236 Current Issues in Criminal Justice 3
CJUS 2245 Crime Scene Investigation 3
CJUS 1102 Basic Law Enforcement I 8
SOCI 2232 The Criminal Justice System 2
SOCI 2230 Social Problems 2
     
Fourth Semester
CJUS 2241 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 3
CJUS 2235 Law Enforcement Internship 2
CJUS 2218 Police Administration 3
SOCI 2231 Juvenile Delinquency 2
PHIL 1107 Ethics 3
     
Maymester
CJUS 1103 Basic Law Enforcement II 5
SPTH 1115 Fundamentals of Effective Speech 3
     
Program Total 67

 

 
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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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