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Law Enforcement Certificate
Purpose
These programs are designed for those who desire to upgrade skills
in their occupational speciality or to acquire a certificate prior
to a degree.
Admissions Requirements
Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.
In addition to general requirements for admission to the College,
applicants are advised that virtually all criminal justice agencies
set physical and behavioral standards and investigate the moral
character of all applicants.
Program Requirements
The Certificate in Law Enforcement includes basic courses in
writing skills, social sciences and first aid or emergency skills
as
well as specialized courses in Administration of Justice. Upon
successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded
a Certificate in Law Enforcement. At least 50 percent of the
required courses must be Dabney S. Lancaster Community College course credits. Students must
achieve an
overall 2.0 GPA ("C" average) in all applicable courses.
Courses
Occupational Related |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ADJ 100 |
Survey of Criminal Justice |
3 |
| ADJ 211 |
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I |
3 |
| ADJ 212 |
Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II |
3 |
| ADJ 228 |
Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs |
3 |
| ADJ 236 |
Principles of Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| ADJ 237 |
Advanced Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| EEE *** |
Career Electives |
6 |
| Total |
24 |
General Education |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENG *** |
English Requirement |
3 |
| SOC *** |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
| HLT 106 |
First Aid and Safety |
2 |
| Total |
8 |
Minimum Hours for Certificate: 32
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