Police Science Certiﬁcate

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The certificate in Police Science is intended for those students who are already employed by a local law enforcement agency. Acceptance into the Academy sponsored by the San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority is required.

Note: A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the program in order to receive a degree or certificate.

Required Courses

POLI-110 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 cr.
POLI-115 Self Defense for Law Enforcement 2 cr.
POLI-118 Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement 2 cr.
POLI-120 Law 3 cr.
POLI-130 Patrol Communications and Investigations 6 cr.
POLI-160 Law Enforcement Professional Writing 3 cr.
POLI-235 Traffic 3 cr.
POLI-240 First Responder for Law Enforcement 1 cr.
POLI-245 Police Proficiency I 3 cr.
POLI-246 Police Proficiency II 3 cr.
POLI-247 Police Proficiency III 3 cr.

Total Credits: 32

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

(this is only a part-time program)
Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1

POLI-110 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 cr.
POLI-115 Self Defense for Law Enforcement 2 cr.
POLI-118 Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement 2 cr.
POLI-120 Law 3 cr.
POLI-130 Patrol Communications and Investigations 6 cr.
POLI-160 Law Enforcement Professional Writing 3 cr.
POLI-235 Traffic 3 cr.
POLI-240 First Responder for Law Enforcement 1 cr.
POLI-246 Police Proficiency II 3 cr.
POLI-247 Police Proficiency III 3 cr.