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Law Enforcement Degree Options

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Become a leader in public safety

Earn Your Law Enforcement Degree

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About the Degree:

The Associate of Science degree in law enforcement combines practical training in police procedures with the theoretical foundation of such topics as corrections and criminology.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The students will apply constitutional and criminal law to real world issues and problems in society.
  • The students will implement the commitment to abide by the law enforcement code of ethics.
  • The successful student will comprehend the role of the criminal justice system in our society.
  • The student will operate with the commitment to enforce the laws of the State and Nation fairly and equally to all members of the community.
  • The student will construct well-written documents related to the criminal justice system.

This Degree is Great for You if:

  • You want to become a police officer.
  • You want to be a correctional officer.
  • You want to be a border patrol officer.


Options/Course of Studies:


Associate of Science

Certificate

 

Accreditations and Memberships:

Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U)
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)