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Law Enforcement Certificate Program

Certificate Code: AAU-CJ03

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.

Required Law Enforcement Certificate Courses

CRJ100: Introduction to Justice Administration (From A.S. Criminal Justice Degree Program)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the justice administration system, encompassing police, courts, and corrections management.  These three institutions must work together to achieve an effective overall system for the protection of public safety and order, the impartial and fair trial of those accused of crime, and the enlightened confinement and rehabilitation of those found guilty to minimize the rate of recidivism.

CRJ105: Technology in Criminal Justice (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisites: None

This course provides a framework of information about technology and computers and specifically how they are used by criminals and law enforcement agencies. It examines basic computer concepts and design, networking and information exchange, and then delves into more advanced and crime-specific technologies such as wiretaps, surveillance, and the use of technology in high-tech crimes, disaster response, and police protection. The study of technology is integrated into wider criminal justice themes: its ethical and legal implications; its place in the community based policing model; and how it impacts traditional criminal justice theories.

CRJ115: Police and Police Procedures (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
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 (From A.S. Criminal Justice Degree)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: 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.

CRJ200: Criminal Procedure and Criminal Evidence (From B.S. Criminal Justice Degree Program)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: CRJ100

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various components of the criminal justice system and examines the trial process and the roles of the jury, judge, attorneys and witnesses.

CRJ302: Effective Professional Communication (From B.S. Criminal Justice Degree Program)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: CRJ100

This course provides an understanding of research and communications in a professional environment. It familiarizes students with the techniques, strategies and forms of writing used in the professional world. This course will increase students' knowledge of organizational writing and communications including case analysis, data interpretation, problem solving and report writing.

 

Arts & Science Certificate Programs

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

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