SOCIAL SCIENCES
& PUBLIC SERVICE
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Program Description
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The public depends on police officers and law enforcement
Associate of Applied Science Degree
professionals for protection of life and property. The
Law Enforcement & Police Administration.....61 credit hours
(2 years)
opportunity to serve and protect the public attracts many
to this challenging job, which requires honesty, sound
judgment, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.
ACC offers two degree plans. The AAS degree in Law
Enforcement and Police Administration prepares individuals
for career services in law enforcement and related
occupations. The AA degree is available to students
planning to major in Criminal Justice and transfer to a fouryear university.
Associate of Arts Degree
(For students planning to major in Criminal Justice and
transfer to a four-year university)
Criminal Justice - Field of Study......................... 60 credit hours
(2 years)
Certificates
Crime Scene Technician........................................ 33 credit hours
Law Enforcement and Police Administration
(Texas Peace Officers Program)...................... 38 credit hours
Basic Law Enforcement Academy* .................. 22 credit hours
The Certification in Basic Law Enforcement is a series
• Day Academy - One semester. Offered in Fall or Spring
- Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm and an
occasional Saturday
of courses designed to prepare students for a career in
Texas law enforcement. ACC offers a diverse training staff
including police officers, administrators, judges, lawyers
and college professors. They work to prepare students
for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers
Standards and Education Exam (TCLEOSE) – the state
licensing exam. Realism and hands-on training are key
elements of the ACC training program.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.
gov, career opportunities in most local police departments
will be excellent for qualified individuals, while competition
is expected for jobs in State and Federal agencies.
According to www.onetonline.org the average salary for
Law Enforcement Officers is $49,700. Salary amount often
varies depending on the place of employment, job title and
ends in May or begins in January and ends in December.
- Monday - Friday from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm and an occasional Saturday.
* Academy Admission Requirements
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Career Opportunities
• Night Academy - Two semesters. Begins in August and High School Diploma or GED. Provide proof of graduation and
transcript.
Score at least 35 on reading and vocabulary assessment test
or fall within an exception.
Be fingerprinted and supply information for a criminal history
and driver’s license check.
Must have no family violence convictions.
Students below 21 years of age must meet special exceptions.
See Academy personnel for details.
For more information call 281-756-3951 or email
Law@alvincollege.edu.
Alvin Community College does not discriminate against anyone
on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national
origin, or veteran status. The College reserves the right to alter or
discontinue courses and programs.
level of experience.
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Once graduates become certified by passing the TCLEOSE,
Alvin, Texas 77511
they are eligible for employment in any law enforcement
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agency in the state of Texas.
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Alvin Community College
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
SOCIAL SCIENCES
& PUBLIC SERVICE
Law Enforcement and Police Administration
Criminal Justice - Field of Study
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Arts Degree - for students planning on majoring
First Semester
in Criminal Justice and transfer to a four year university
credits
Introduction to Criminal Justice
or Basic Peace Officer I
Criminal Investigation
Court Systems and Practices
Composition I
Business Computer Applications or Microcomputer
Applications
Second Semester
3
3
3
3
4
credits
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
or Basic Peace Officer II
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Elective – Visual & Performing Arts/Humanities
College Algebra or Contemporary Mathematics I
Introductory Sociology
Program
credits
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Court Systems & Practice
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Correctional Systems & Practices
Police Systems & Practice
Core Curriculum
3
3
3
3
3
45
Field of Study in Criminal Justice
(A.A.) Degree - credit hours
60
3
3
3
3
3
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate
Program
credits
Basic Peace Officer I
Basic Peace Officer II
Basic Peace Officer III
Basic Peace Officer IV
Basic Firearms
5
5
5
5
2
Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Certificate - credit hours
22
Third Semester
credits
Crime in America
Police Systems and Practices
Community Resources in Corrections
Practicum – Criminal Justice Studies
or Basic Peace Officer III
Elective - College Level
3
3
3
Fourth Semester
credits
Crime Scene Technician Certificate
Correctional Systems and Practices
Juvenile Justice System
Criminal Justice Elective
Practicum – Criminal Justice Studies
or Basic Peace Officer IV
Interpersonal Communication
3
3
3
First Semester
credits
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Court Systems and Practices
Police Systems and Practices
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Criminal Investigation
Criminalistics I
3
3
3
3
3
3
Second Semester
credits
Criminalistics II
3
Vice and Narcotics Investigation
3
Crime in America
Criminalistics III
Criminology
3
3
3
Crime Scene Technician Certificate
33
3
3
3
3
Law Enforcement and Police
Administration (A.A.S.) Degree
– credit hours
61
– credit hours
Alvin Community College