Law Enforcement
The law enforcement program provides students the skill set and knowledge necessary to prepare to enter the law
enforcement field as well as provide promotional opportunities for those currently employed in law enforcement. This
program, designed with the assistance and support of surrounding law enforcement agencies, offers a competitive
advantage to potential law enforcement employees as a precursor or supplement to police academy training. This
program will enhance critical communications skills, computer skills, and knowledge of the legal system and current
legislation.
Curriculum in Law Enforcement Certificate of Proficiency
The Certificate of Proficiency in Law Enforcement is a course of study that prepares students for entry-level employment
in a law enforcement or security environment. This certificate of proficiency may be applied to the Technical Certificate in
Law Enforcement and the Associate of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in Law Enforcement.
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
LE 1013
American Legal System
3
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1113
Ethics in Law Enforcement
3
Total
15
Curriculum in Law Enforcement Technical Certificate
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
1st Semester
BST 1003
3
ENGL 1013
Business English
or
Foundational Composition
or
Composition I
TMAT 1103
Technical Mathematics I (or higher math)
3
BST 1303
Introduction to Computers
3
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
LE 1013
American Legal System
3
ENGL 0303
Total
15
2nd Semester
EMTP 1001
CPR and First Aid
1
LE 1023
Judicial Process
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1053
Spanish for Law Enforcement
3
Elective Coursework *
5
Total
15
3rd Semester
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement
3
Elective Coursework *
3
Total
6
* Elective coursework recommended include: EMTP 1015, courses in Computer
Information Systems, courses in Business, or courses offered by Arkansas Tech
University - Russellville Campus
Curriculum in Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
1st Semester
BST 1303
Introduction to Computers
3
ENGL 1013
Composition I
3
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
LE 1013
American Legal System
3
TMAT 1203
Technical Mathematics II (or higher math)
3
Total
15
2nd Semester
EMTP 1001
CPR and First Aid
1
LE 1023
Judicial Process
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1053
Spanish for Law Enforcement
3
Elective Coursework**
5
Total
15
3rd Semester
BST 1043
Professional Communication
3
ENGL 1023
Composition II
3
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement*
3
LE 2003
Interview, Interrogation, and Testimony
3
Elective Coursework*,**
3
Total
15
4th Semester
BST 2133
Multimedia
3
EMTP 1003
Medical First Responder
3
ANTH 1003
3
SOC 1003
Introduction to Anthropology
or
General Psychology
or
Introduction to Sociology
LE 2013
Introduction to Computer Crime
3
INT 2903
Internship (or approved elective)
5
PSY 2003
Total
* Usually offered in Summer I term
** Elective coursework recommended include: EMTP 1015, courses in Computer
Information Systems, courses in Business, or courses offered by Arkansas Tech
University - Russellville Campus
15