Law Enforcement (NB)*
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Law Enforcement
Credits required 27
Dean
Calvin McFadden
Program contact
Dana Mayhew, Coordinator and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, ext. 3127
Program Goals Statement
The Law Enforcement Certificate program combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the field of law enforcement. It develops career specific knowledge in law and criminal procedure. All credits may be applied to an associate degree in criminal justice.
Program Information
- The program was developed at the request of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and is intended to provide a basic recruit-training curriculum. Courses also apply to the Quinn Bill - eligible Criminal Justice degree program.
- No academic credit can be awarded for life experience, academy, military, or other training.
Degree Requirements
General Courses
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Program Courses
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CRJ 113 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| CRJ 219 | Police and Community Relations | 3 credits |
| CRJ 251 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| CRJ 258 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| CRJ 219 | Police and Community Relations | 3 credits |
| CRJ 113 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| CRJ 219 | Police and Community Relations | 3 credits |
| CRJ 251 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| CRJ 258 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 credits |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
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