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
(15 Semester Credit Hours)
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
(36 Semester Credit Hours)
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
1st Semester
BST 1003
or
ENGL 0303
or
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
3
Total
15
2nd Semester
LE 1023
Judicial Process
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1113
Ethics in Law Enforcement
3
LE 1123
Community Disaster Response
3
3 hours
Elective Coursework *
3
Total
15
3rd Semester
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement
3
3 hours
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
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
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
LE 1023
Judicial Process
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1113
Ethics in Law Enforcement
3
LE 1113
Community Disaster Response
3
3 hours
Elective Coursework*,**
3
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
3 hours
Elective Coursework*,**
3
Total
15
4th Semester
BST 2133
Multimedia
3
EMTP 1003
Medical First Responder
3
ANTH 1003
Introduction to Anthropology
or
General Psychology
or
Introduction to Sociology
3
LE 2013
Introduction to Computer Crime
(prerequisite: BST 1303)
3
3 hours
Elective Coursework (may include Internship)
3
PSY 2003
SOC 1003
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