Law Enforcement

Begin a career in law enforcement with the tools you'll learn at AAU. Law enforcement is one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy. With your certificate in Law Enforcement you'll be able to serve the community in a variety of ways. Whether you choose to enter the Police Academy or work for the private sector, you'll be prepared with the skills and knowledge you'll need for success.

CRJ115: Police and Police Procedures

Credit: 3
Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the role of the police, reforms and innovations within policing, and the characteristics of the contemporary American law enforcement industry.

CRJ120: Introduction to Law Enforcement

Credit: 3
Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to equip the criminal justice student with a complete and practical set of procedures and techniques that are needed for understanding policing in America. This course reflects the changing times in which we live, and the tremendous challenges facing law enforcement officers each day. The specter of terrorism and homeland security are emphasized in this course, as well as what the police are doing to prevent, and react to, any future attacks.

CRJ270: Police Management

Credit: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ120

This course is designed to be an introduction to a wide variety of issues that confront today's modern police manager. The complex nature of policing in modern society mandate a thorough understanding of such issues as organizational culture, leadership styles, transactional analysis, problem identification and decision making, management by objectives, productivity, fiscal management, civil liability, accreditation and ethics, to name but a few.

CRJ305: Ethics in Criminal Justice

Credit: 3
Prerequisite: None

This course explores ethical standards and codes in criminal justice professions. The scope of the course covers the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, American Bar Association's Standards of Professional Responsibility, the American Jail Association Code of Ethics and the American Correctional Association Code of Ethics. It also explores roles of professional organizations and agencies, ethics and community relations and civil liability in law enforcement and correctional environments. The students will study cases presented to illustrate ethical issues and derive solutions to ethical dilemmas using critical thinking.

CRJ495: Police Patrol

Credit: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ120

This course emphasizes a practical application of theory with the how-to of real world policing. It details the core functions of a police agency-covering patrol operations, goals and strategies. It combines management theory with case study examples taken from small and medium sized police departments. The course includes coverage of patrol techniques, preparing for patrol and the role of the uniformed patrol officer in the criminal investigation process.

Other Arts & Science Certificate Programs

• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice
• Forensic Investigations
• Law Enforcement
• Terrorism & Security

Military

AAU provides more than just an education. We provide an encouraging learning environment that meets the unique needs of today's service members and their families.

• 100% Online
• Military Tuition Assistance/MyCAA Accepted
• Maximum Allowable Transfer Credit for ACE Recommended Military Training and Credit-by-Examination
• Available Worldwide
• Self-Paced, Supportive
• Textbook Grant

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