Police Science Course Descriptions
Certificate (CRT.CRJ)
Police Science is the study of the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of our laws. The 30 credit certificate program is designed for those interested in law enforcement careers. The program also includes courses of particular value to the in-service police officer.
Students who complete the certificate in Political Science program will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills to resolve criminal justice practitoner issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of Due Process and Crime Control modes of criminal justice
- Define and respect the rights of all citizens guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution
- Describe the science and art of investigative technique
- Describe the attributes of an organized crime group
- Apply an understanding of the operations of police agencies
- Explain the causal theories of juvenile delinquency
- Define the role of science in criminal investigations
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications (ENG 101 required) |
3 |
| Social Science (SOC 101 & PSY 101 required) |
6 |
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| Total |
9 |
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| Program Courses | Credits |
CRJ 101  Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CRJ 102 Police Operations and Procedures |
3 |
| CRJ 111 Criminal Law |
3 |
| CRJ 112 Criminal Procedures |
3 |
| CRJ 113 Criminal Investigations |
3 |
| CRJ 217 Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| CRJ 219 Organized Crime |
3 |
| POL 215 Constitutional Law |
3 |
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| Total |
21 |
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| Total Required for Degree |
30 |
Faculty/Department Homepage:
Alan Hart
Last Updated: 06/11/02
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