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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Law Enforcement is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a course of study specifically focused on law enforcement. The certificate program specializes in training and education related to the duties of law enforcement. The program is designed for the student with no Arizona police academy experience and is one pathway to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Behavioral Science and Human Services
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- 学术Plan
- Law Enforcement (CER)
- 学术Plan Code
- 5987N
- Total Credits Required
- 15
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- 秋天2019
- Notes
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This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.This program replaces:
CCL/5107 Police Science
CCL/5145N Law Enforcement
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments.
- Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning.
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
- Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system.
- Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals.
- Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations.
- Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
- Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
- Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Bailiffs
$42,247Show expanded career information for Bailiffs
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
$91,087Show expanded career information for Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
$97,579Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Fish and Game Wardens
$51,044Show expanded career information for Fish and Game Wardens
Intelligence Analysts
$97,579Show expanded career information for Intelligence Analysts
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$81,280Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Police Detectives
$91,087Show expanded career information for Police Detectives
Police Identification and Records Officers
$97,579Show expanded career information for Police Identification and Records Officers
Security Guards
$32,473Show expanded career information for Security Guards
Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$107,778Show expanded career information for Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Transit and Railroad Police
$84,457Show expanded career information for Transit and Railroad Police
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical courseGateway course | SB | 3 | |
| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | HU | 3 | ||
| AJS205 | Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 | |||
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical courseGateway course | SB | 3 | |
| AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | HU | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS205 | Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 | |||
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s官方课程文档for additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=141531).