Law Enforcement Academy - Associate of Applied Science
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Law Enforcement Academy AAS degree 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 Law Enforcement Academy 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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting Fall, Spring, and Summer semester of each academic year. Follow the pathway below to complete your A.A.S. degree in 3 semesters. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 4 semesters. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
Total Credit Hours: 60
Prior Learning eligible course
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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.