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Law Enforcement
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 Technical Certificate
Course Name
Semester
Hours
BUS 1003
or
ENGL 0303
or
ENGL 1013
Business English Foundational Composition Composition I
3
BUS 1023
or
MATH 0803
or
MATH 0903
Business Math Beginning Algebra Intermediate Algebra
3
BUS 1303
Introduction to Computers
3
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
LE 1013
American Legal System
3
Total
15
EMTP 1001
CPR and First Aid
1
LE 1023
Judical Process
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1053
Spainish for Law Enforcement
3
Elective Coursework1
5
Total
15
Public Relations in Law Enforcement
3
Elective Coursework1
3
Total
6
* Elective coursework recommended include: EMTP 1006 Basic EMT, courses in Computer
Information Systems, courses in Business, or courses offered by Arkansas Tech University Russellville Campus
Course Number
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
LE 1033
Curriculum in Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science Degree in General
Technology
Course Name
Semester
Hours
BUS 1303
Introduction to Computers
3
ENGL 1013
Composition I
3
LE 1003
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
LE 1013
American Legal System
3
MATH 0903
Intermediate Algebra (or higher math)
3
Total
15
Course Number
1st Semester
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Law Enforcement
2nd Semester
EMTP 1003
Medical First Responder
3
ENGL 1023
Composition II
3
LE 1023
Judicial Process
3
LE 1043
Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Law
3
LE 1053
Spanish for Law Enforcement
3
Total
15
ANTH 1003
or
PSY 2003
or
SOC 1003
Introduction to Anthropology General Psychology Introduction to Socology
3
BUS 1043
Professional Communication
3
LE 1033
Public Relations in Law Enforcement*
3
LE 2003
Interview, Interrogation, and Testimony
3
Elective Coursework**
3
Total
15
BUS 2133
Multimedia
3
EMTP 1001
CPR and First Aid
1
LE 2013
Introduction to Computer Crime
3
LE 2903
Internship (or approved elective)
3
Elective Coursework**
5
Total
15
3rd Semester
4th Semester
* Offered in Summer I 2008
** Elective coursework recommended include: EMTP 1006 Basic EMT, courses in Computer
Information Systems, courses in Business, or courses offered by Arkansas Tech University Russellville Campus
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