Law Enforcement, Certificate

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Credit Hours Required: 30

Semester 1

HLND 2000 - Introduction to Emergency Management 3.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 1100 - Criminal Justice 3.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 1280 - The Police Function 3.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 1290 - Current Issues in Policing 3.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 1320 - Interviewing 3.00 Credit Hours

Semester 2

LAWE 1400 - Crime Causation 3.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 2355 - Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) 4.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 2680 - Evidence & Criminal Procedures 4.00 Credit Hours
LAWE 2690 - Criminal Law 4.00 Credit Hours

Notes:

Students planning to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice should seek the advice of a Law Enforcement program advisor, counselor, or academic advisor when selecting elective courses.
(Alternative Selection) The student may arrange to take courses specifically directed to the educational occupational goal for employment (of the student) with the consent of the faculty advisor and the department. The courses must be applicable to specific fields in Law Enforcement (corrections, courts, investigations, law, etc.) that would provide the student an improved background for the desired specific employment opportunities at the federal, state or local levels. Credit may be awarded for completion of an MCOLES‑approved police academy.

Degree & Certificate Requirements
Exploratory Course***:LAWE 1100 and LAWE 1280
Critical Course*: LAWE 1100 and LAWE 1280 minimum grade C
Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Gainful Employment Disclosure: http://www.macomb.edu/ge/LAWCT/ See http://www.macomb.edu/ge/GE-List.pdf for Gainful Employment Information