Introduction

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The undergraduate non-degree certificate in Law Enforcement provides a detailed, comprehensive, and advanced education in the field of law enforcement.  This program is designed for students who are employed or will work in the field of law enforcement.

The program applies a multi-faceted approach to higher education that:

• Enhances analytical thinking and inclusive, relevant approaches to learning and the development of professional skills; and

• Focuses on specific, yet comprehensive, substantive areas of law enforcement that students can apply to their current or future careers in the field.

Students completing the Law Enforcement certificate program will have the knowledge and skills to evaluate and respond to a variety of situations in law enforcement professions that require technical, analytic, substantive, and ethical decision-making. They will understand the different environments and contexts in which law enforcement carry out their responsibilities.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and occasionally in remote and hybrid formats.

Declaring This Certificate

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General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the school offering the certificate.

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Certificate Requirements

1. The undergraduate certificate in Law Enforcement requires 18 credit hours of coursework.

2. A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be applied to the certificate.

3. Students must receive a minimum C- grade in each course applied to satisfy the certificate requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses		9
CRJU 1000	Criminology and Criminal Justice: An Overview
CRJU 4043	Law Enforcement
CRJU 4540	Evidence-Based Approaches in Law Enforcement
Elective Courses		9
Select courses from each of the following categories:
Topic Area
Select two courses from the Topic Area list
Professional Skills
Select one course from the Professional Skills list
Total Hours		18

Program Electives

There are two elective categories, Topic Area and Professional Skills. The Topic Area elective allows the student to explore a different aspect of law enforcement. The Professional Skills elective allows the student to hone skills related to law enforcement.

Topic Area

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CRJU 3280	Trauma Among Correctional Populations	3
CRJU 3310	Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement	3
CRJU 3320	Police-Community Relations	3
CRJU 3530	Juvenile Delinquency	3
CRJU 3600	Introduction to Federal Wildlife and Environmental Laws	3
CRJU 4014	Federal Wildlife and Fisheries Investigations	3
CRJU 4140	Interpersonal Violence	3
CRJU 4410	Criminal Law and Constitutional Procedures	3
CRJU 4430	Law and Society	3
CRJU 4450	Homeland Security	3
CRJU 4600	Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice 1	1-6
CRJU 4840	Independent Study: CRJU 2	1-6
Students must adhere to departmental pre-requisites, if applicable. Other electives not already listed may be considered, but the student must receive approval from the academic advisor prior to enrollment.

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For CRJU 4600 Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice to count toward an elective, it must be related to law enforcement and be pre-approved. See your academic advisor for more information.

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For CRJU 4840 Independent Study to count toward an elective, it must be related to law enforcement and be pre-approved. See your academic advisor for more information.

Professional Skills

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CRJU 4310	Leadership Roles in Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 4331	Crime Analysis and GIS	3
CRJU 4939	Internship 3	1-9
GEOG 2080	The Power of Maps: Introduction to Geospatial Sciences	3
GEOG 4080	Introduction to GIS	3
PUAD 4440	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution	3
PUAD 4620	Crisis and Emergency Communication	3
Students must adhere to departmental pre-requisites, if applicable. Other electives not already listed may be considered, but the student must receive approval from the academic advisor prior to enrollment.

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For CRJU 4939 Internship to count toward an elective, it must be related to law enforcement and pre-approved. See your academic advisor for more information.