Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook

Law Enforcement Certificate (G3 Eligible)


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CIP Code: 43.0103​
Length: 4 Semesters

G3 Tuition Assistance

Purpose

The certificate in law enforcement is designed for practitioners in law enforcement and associated fields who wish to concentrate on courses which relate directly to their career needs. However, students who fail to demonstrate an ability to meet academic standards may be advised to enroll in appropriate classes which are designed to provide the background necessary for academic proficiency.

Occupational Objectives

Police Officer; Private Investigator; Deputy Sheriff; Private Security Officer; Corrections Officer

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English, mathematics, and reading. Students who do not meet entry requirements or whose placement test scores indicate a need for further preparation will be placed in the appropriate developmental studies courses in English, mathematics, and/or reading. These developmental course credits do not apply toward degrees or certificates. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete any program.

Program Requirements

The law enforcement certificate program is designed to improve the job-related skills of persons engaged in law enforcement. Students will be advised as to which courses are most applicable to their field of interest and will, upon completion of the curriculum, be awarded a Certificate in Law Enforcement.

Program Notes

The Law Enforcement Program advisor must approve all courses. Graduates of the Virginia State Police Basic Training Academy and the Law Enforcement Officers Training Standards Course may receive advanced standing credit for some program requirements. Additional credits may be received for relevant and qualified in-service criminal justice seminars and courses. Students must be enrolled in the program in order to have previous law enforcement training evaluated.

Curriculum


First Semester Total Credits: 10


Second Semester


Second Semester Total Credits: 12


Third Semester


Third Semester Total Credits: 7


Fourth Semester


Fourth Semester Total Credits: 6


Total Minimum Credits: 35


1 May replace with an approved ITE transfer course (ITE 152 ) in place of this non-transfer course. 
2 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, SOC
3 In selecting courses, students should seek the advice of a counselor or academic advisor in order to assure that courses taken are consistent with transfer or career goals.

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