Associate in Science Degree in Law Enforcement
This program is designed to prepare graduates for police work. Coursework in academic and practical skills is offered at the Center for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement (CCJLE), which is located in Energy Park in St. Paul. For more information on CCJLE, call 651-999-7600.
Required prerequisite for admission to CCJLE: Coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each course and with a minimum combined GPA of 2.50 in all courses.
General Education Requirements: (29 cr)
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENGC 1102 Technical Writing
OR second composition course
PSYC 1100 Psychology of Adjustment
OR PSYC 1110 General Psychology
OR SOC 2108 Social Psychology
SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2110 American Minority Relations
SOC 2114 Families in Crisis
SOC 2130 Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC 2131 Juvenile Justice
SOC 2132 Police and Community
Additional courses required for the Associate in Science degree and/or eligibility to take the POST examination: (14 cr)
COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication
EXSC 1129 Fitness for Life
HLTH 2209 First Responder
OR EMT Certification
Complete at least 3 cr from MnTC Goals 3 or 4
Complete at least 3 cr from MnTC Goal 6
OR PHIL 1103 Ethics
Professional Licensing Core Courses: (21 cr taken at CCJLE)
LAWE 2225 Criminal Investigation
LAWE 2230 Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
LAWE 2231 Criminal and Traffic Codes
LAWE 2240 Patrol Operations
LAWE 2299 Law Enforcement Integrated Practicum
Law Enforcement Certificate
The certificate program in law enforcement is designed for students who already have completed either an associate or a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. Students in this track may use previous college courses to replace equivilant required liberal arts courses. These courses need to be evaluated by a counselor and/or petitioned for acceptance.
Required prerequisite for admission to CCJLE: Coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each course and with a minimum combined GPA of 2.50 in all courses.
General Education Requirements: (29 cr)
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENGC 1102 Technical Writing
OR second composition course
PSYC 1100 Psychology of Adjustment
OR PSYC 1110 General Psychology
SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2110 American Minority Relations
SOC 2114 Families in Crisis
SOC 2130 Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC 2131 Juvenile Justice
SOC 2132 Police and Community
Additional courses required for the certificate and POST examination: (not required for admission to CCJLE)
EXSC 1129 Fitness for Life
HLTH 2209 First Responder
OR EMT Certification
Professional Licensing Core Courses: (21 cr taken at CCJLE)
LAWE 2225 Criminal Investigation
LAWE 2230 Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
LAWE 2231 Criminal and Traffic Codes
LAWE 2240 Patrol Operations
LAWE 2299 Law Enforcement Integrated Practicum
Curriculum
Courses offered in this Department:
SOC 1104 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2110 American Minority Relations
SOC 2114 Families in Crisis
SOC 2130 Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC 2131 Juvenile Justice
SOC 2132 Police and Community
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
View common course outline information.
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Department Admin
Dean: Teri Wichman, Dean of Social Sciences and Library
Dean's Assistant: Alvina Adasevich
Mission Statement
This program is designed to prepare graduates for police work. Coursework in academic and practical skills is offered at the Center for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement (CCJLE), which is located in Energy Park in St. Paul. For more information on CCJLE, call 651-999-7600.
