Law Enforcement, Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for a job in law enforcement. The student demonstrates his or her ability to recognize and understand the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the California criminal justice system.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The student demonstrates his or her ability to recognize and understand the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the California criminal justice system.
- The student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for a job in law enforcement.
Core Requirements
Complete 37 units
A J 021
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Criminal Justice in Society
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3
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A J 022
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Concepts of Criminal Law
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3
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A J 023
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Principles and Procedures of The Justice System
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3
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A J 024
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Legal Aspects of Evidence
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3
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A J 025
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Criminal Investigation
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3
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A J 031
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Report Preparation
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3
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A J 040
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Community Relations
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3
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COM ST 001A
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Public Speaking
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3
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CS 011
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Fundamentals of Computer Science
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3
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ENG 001A
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Reading and Composition
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3
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MATH 090
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Beginning Algebra
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4
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SOCIO 001A
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Restricted Electives
Area A - Complete 3 units selected from:
A J 028
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Juvenile Law and Procedures
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3
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A J 054
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Introduction to Probation and Parole
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3
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Area B - Complete a minimum of 3 units from:
HIST 017A
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History of the United States
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3
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HIST 017B
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History of the United States
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3
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POLSC 001
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American Government and Institutions
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3
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Area C - Complete 1 course from each of the following:
Associate Degree General Education Pattern, Area 3, Humanities
Associate Degree General Education Pattern, Area 2, Natural Sciences
Area D - Complete elective course work to achieve the minimum 61 unit requirement.
Minimum Units Required: 61
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
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