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
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
LE 1013
American Legal System
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
LE 1113
Ethics in Law Enforcement
Semester Hours
Total
(To receive a Certificate of Proficiency, application must be made to the Office of Student Services. Students must be
currently enrolled to request a Certificate of Proficiency be awarded.)
Curriculum in Law Enforcement Technical Certificate
(36 Semester Credit Hours)
Course #
Course Name
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)
BST 1303
Introduction to Computers
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
LE 1013
American Legal System
Total
2nd Semester
LE 1023
Judicial Process
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
LE 1113
Ethics in Law Enforcement
LE 1123
Community Disaster Response
3 hours
Elective Coursework *
Total
Semester Hours
3rd Semester
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement
3 hours
Elective Coursework *
Total
* Elective coursework recommended include: EMTP 1015 Emergency Medical
Technician, 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
1st Semester
BST 1303
Introduction to Computers
ENGL 1013
Composition I
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
LE 1013
American Legal System
TMAT 1203
Technical Mathematics II (or higher math)
Total
2nd Semester
LE 1023
Judicial Process
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
LE 1113
Ethics in Law Enforcement
LE 1113
Community Disaster Response
3 hours
Elective Coursework*,**
Total
3rd Semester
BST 1043
Professional Communication
ENGL 1023
Composition II
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement*
LE 2003
Interview, Interrogation, and Testimony
3 hours
Elective Coursework*,**
Total
4th Semester
BST 2133
Multimedia
EMTP 1003
Medical First Responder
ANTH 1213
or
PSY 2003
or
SOC 1003
Introduction to Anthropology
or
General Psychology
or
Introduction to Sociology
LE 2013
Introduction to Computer Crime
(prerequisite: BST 1303)
3 hours
Elective Coursework (may include Internship)
Total
Semester Hours
* Usually offered in Summer I term
** Elective coursework recommended include:EMTP 1015 Emergency Medical
Technician, courses in Computer Information Systems, courses in Business, or
courses offered by Arkansas Tech University - Russellville Campus