Law Enforcement Academy - Associate of Applied Science

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester AAS Degree in Criminal Justice and enter the workforce. Students explore criminal investigation, police and law enforcement academy, law, arrest control, driving, and firearms. The A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice is intended for those who plan to enter a career in law enforcement with a law enforcement commission. It prepares students currently sponsored or endorsed by a law enforcement agency with approved Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) curriculum. FRCC is a Colorado POST-Approved Basic Academy. Attendance is limited to individuals sponsored or endorsed by a law enforcement agency. The FRCC Law Enforcement Academy provides POST certification and an education which prepares the cadet to become a member of the law enforcement profession and to meet the needs of agencies in the Northern Colorado region. To enroll in this program, students must have completed, or be currently enrolled in the FRCC Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate program. The Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate program requires employment and sponsorship or endorsement by a participating law enforcement agency.

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First Semester

CRJ 1010	Intro to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3	3
ENG 1021 or ENG 1022	English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)	3
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
MAT 1140 or Higher	Career Math (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

Second Semester

CRJ 2030	Criminology	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Law Enforcement AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Law Enforcement AAS Degree Elective*	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Third Semester

LEA 1001	Basic Police Academy I	6
LEA 1002	Basic Police Academy II	12
LEA 1003	Basic Law Enforcement Academy III	2
LEA 1004	Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV	1
LEA 1005	Basic Law	8
LEA 1006	Arrest Control Techniques	3
LEA 1007	Law Enforcement Driving	3
LEA 1008	Firearms	3
LEA 1040	Wellness for Law Enforcement	1
Total Credit Hours:		39

Semester Note: Upon completion of LEA 1001, LEA 1002, LEA 1003, LEA 1004, LEA 1005, LEA 1006, LEA 1007, LEA 1008, and LEA 1040, you should apply for the Law Enforcement Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

*Law Enforcement Electives for the Associate of Applied Science Degree include: PAR 2209 Constitutional Law (3); PHI 1012 Ethics: GT-AH3 (3); PHI 1013 Logic: GT-AH3 (3); PSC 1011 American Government: GT-SS1 (3); PSY 2770 Intro to Forensic Psychology (3); and/or SOC 2008 Restorative Justice I (3).

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.