Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science
Learn the skills needed to become a law enforcement officer with courses in administration of justice, ethics, criminal investigation, community policing and police proficiencies. Completion of the program meets and exceeds the minimum AZ P.O.S.T. requirements for entry-level employment as an Arizona peace officer. Complete this program exclusively on evenings/weekends.
Before enrolling in this program, you must meet certain requirements.
Program/Major Codes: AASLEA/LEA
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: Seek entry-level employment in law enforcement and public safety.
Academic Options: Transfer to a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree in Justice Systems and Policy Planning at Northern Arizona University.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.*
| Credits | ||
| Communication | 6 | |
| Analysis and Critical Thinking | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science |
3 | |
| Computer and Information Literacy | 1-3 | |
| Subtotal | 16-18 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| LEA 110 | Law Enforcement Academy Part I | 24 |
| LEA 210 | Law Enforcement Academy Part II | 23 |
|
Subtotal |
47 | |
Required Support Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AJS 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice Systems [SUN# AJS 1101] |
3 |
| AJS 225 | Criminology | 3 |
|
Subtotal |
6 | |
| Total | 69-71 | |
*Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Humanities and Social Science - AJS 225 fulfills 3 credits in the Social & Behavioral Science category.