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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Law Enforcement Training is designed to provide students with up-to-date industry specific training that will enhance their professional opportunities. Courses are also designed to teach students how to handle the challenges of the law enforcement profession. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Law Enforcement Training Academy is also available.
Details
Must meet AzPOST minimum requirements for a law enforcement officer and meet any physical requirements by the Academy Director.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This program replaces: AAS/3385 Law Enforcement Technology
- Practice professional standards of policing. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, FYE101, FYE103)
- Apply the principles and processes of law and legal matters to policing. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS275, AJS290BN)
- Apply principles of patrol procedures to maintain best practices of contemporary policing. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS201, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN)
- Demonstrate proficiency in conducting practical investigations in traffic collisions, traffic direction, and impaired driver cases. (AJS101, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS275, AJS290BN)
- Apply principles of law and best practices to criminal investigations and crime scene management. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS162, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN)
- Collaborate with others to establish shared vision and effective relationships. (AJS101, AJS113, AJS162, AJS230, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, FYE101, FYE103)
- Engage in appropriate interactions. (AJS101, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS230, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN)
- Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety in law enforcement activities. (AJS101, AJS230, AJS290BN)
- Synthesize relevant sources of information to prepare comprehensive police reports. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS162, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS275, AJS290BN)
- Demonstrate the police proficiency skills that meet the standards set forth by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. (AJS101, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS275)
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS162, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS215, AJS230, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, FYE101, FYE103)
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| Credits: | 41-43 | |
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 |
| AJS151 | Firearms I | 1 |
| AJS153 | Firearms II/Handguns | 1 |
| AJS154 | Firearms III/Long Weapons | 1 |
| AJS162 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| AJS201 | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| AJS205 | Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJS210 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| AJS215 | Criminalistics: Physical Evidence | 3 |
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 |
| AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJS270 | Community Relations | 3 |
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
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| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-28 | |
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| General Education Core | Credits: 12-18 | |
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| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR | |
| ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing (3) | 6 |
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| Recommend for transfer to a university or MCCCD bachelor’s program: | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
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| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Recommended: COM110 or COM230 | ||
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| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0-3 | |
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| Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area | 3-6 | |
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| Recommend for transfer: | ||
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| Any higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | ||
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| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
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| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area | 3 | |
| Recommended: AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice | 3 | |
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| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences area | 3 | |
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| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area | 4 | |
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