Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Many law enforcement agencies in major citiies require a two-year or a four-year degree or for employment. The Associate Degrees in
Criminal Justice are designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and physical skills required for a career in law
enforcement or prepare students to transfer to a university to complete their course of study. Students will have the opportunity to
receive hands-on training and work with laptop computers, Firearms Training Simulator (FATS) and investigative test equipment
designed for officers to use in the field.
Career Opportunities
The career opportunities are continuing to grow each year. Changes in our society are creating new jobs
and a demand for additional law enforcement officers to fill these positions. Completion of the Associate in
Applied Science or Associate in Science degree will provide students a solid foundation necessary for
success in the following areas:
 Insurance
 Corrections
 Probation and Parole
 Police Department
 Highway Patrol
 Security
 Sheriff Department
 Private Investigation
 Federal Law Enforcement
Degree Options
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School offers a two year Associate of Science Degree
for students who want to transfer to a four year University and finish their education. We also offer a two
year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement. At the present time in the state of Kansas,
an individual can be eligible to become a law enforcement officer with a GED or high school education.
Some departments require some college and in other areas, a Bachelors degree is required. If a student
attends some college classes or obtains a degree, this will make the student more marketable for Law
Enforcement positions.
Advising
Your SCCC/ATS Criminal Justice department advisor will help you plan your course of study and will
outline the specific requirements for completion of an Associate of Science or an Associate of Applied
Science degree. Students should contact the Admissions Office to visit the campus and meet with an
advisor at the time of your visit.
Facilities
The SCCC/ATS Criminal Justice program has laptop computers equipped with crime scene software for
use in several criminal justice courses. The Firearms Training Simulator (FATS), which is available to all
criminal justice students for use in the classroom, is a simulator which projects various scenarios to the
screen and the student has several options to pick from. The student watches the scenarios and decides
whether or not to use deadly force. The scenarios are based on situations that law enforcement officers
might be subjected to.
At SCCC/ATS, you will be assigned an email address, if you don’t have one, and you will have access to
computer labs that are networked to all areas of the college and internet.
Clubs/Organizations
As a student majoring in Criminal Justice at SCCC/ATS, you are eligible to join Sigma Chi Chi. This club
is a sub-chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon National Grand
Chapter. This is an organization of students and professional practitioners dedicated to the improvement of
criminal justice through educational activities and the promotion of professionalism in law enforcement and
other criminal justice agencies. Members of Sigma Chi Chi participate in fundraisers, community service
projects, and regional and national competitions. The club utilizes guest speakers from various areas of the
criminal justice field. Members also have opportunities to visit correctional and law enforcement facilities.
Program Contact
Cristy Mulanax, Instructor
620-417-1362
cristy.mulanax@sccc.edu
1801 N Kansas Ave  PO Box 1137  Liberal, KS 67905-1137
620-624-1951  1-800-373-9951
www.sccc.edu
Degree Requirements
Type of Award: Associate of Science
Credit Hours
General Education
34
Communications ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
English Composition I
3
English Composition II
3
Public Speaking
3
Introduction to Computer Concepts/Apps ............................................................................................................................ 3
Humanities (from at least 2 different disciplines) ............................................................................................................................ 6
Art*, History, Literature, Music*, Philosophy, Theater*
* studio/performance courses are excluded
Social/Behavioral Science (from at least 2 different disciplines and Economics)................................................................................. 6
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Physical Education Activity .................................................................................................................................................. 1
First Year Seminar ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
College Algebra .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Lab Science (from either of the following disciplines) ..................................................................................................................... 5
Natural Science, Physical Science
Core Emphasis
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
Introduction to Law Enforcement
3
Criminal Procedures
3
Report Writing
3
Criminal Investigations
3
Criminal Law
3
Ethics in Criminal Justice
3
Electives
(must be from criminal justice or related field)
Total Degree Requirements
21
9
64
Type of Award: Associate of Applied Science
Credit Hours
General Education
15
Communications.......................................................................... 6
English Composition I or Business English
3
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications
3
Electives (from at least 2 different areas) .............................................. 9
Humanities; Social Science; Behavioral Sciences;
Physical Education; Math/Science
Core Emphasis
24
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
Principles of Police Patrol
3
Criminal Procedures
3
Report Writing
3
Criminal Investigations
3
Criminal Law
3
Ethics in Criminal Justice
3
Agency Administration
3
Electives
25
(must be from criminal justice or related field)
Total Degree Requirements
64
Office of Admissions
620-417-1100 or 1-800-373-9951, ext. 1100
admit@sccc.edu
POLICY OF NODISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional
agreements with Seward County Community College/Area Technical School are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender age, or disability in
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Seward County Community College/Area Technical School’s compliance with the regulations
implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 is directed to contact Mr. Dennis M. Sander, PO Box 1137, 1801 N Kansas, Liberal, Kansas, 620.624.1951.
Mr. Sander has been designated by Seward County Community College/Area Technical School to coordinate the institution’s effort to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any
person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implements Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504.
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
1801 N Kansas Ave  PO Box 1137  Liberal, KS 67905-1137
620-624-1951  1-800-373-9951
www.sccc.edu