Attention: This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
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
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This program replaces: AAS/3385 Law Enforcement Technology
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Practice professional standards of policing.
- Apply the principles and processes of law and legal matters to policing.
- Apply principles of patrol procedures to maintain best practices of contemporary policing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in conducting practical investigations in traffic collisions, traffic direction, and impaired driver cases.
- Apply principles of law and best practices to criminal investigations and crime scene management.
- Collaborate with others to establish shared vision and effective relationships.
- Engage in appropriate interactions.
- Apply aspects of mental and physical conditioning for personal safety in law enforcement activities.
- Synthesize relevant sources of information to prepare comprehensive police reports.
- Demonstrate the police proficiency skills that meet the standards set forth by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board.
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Bailiffs
$34,070 Show expanded career information for Bailiffs
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
$52,200 Show expanded career information for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
$84,870 Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$67,440 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Private Detectives and Investigators
$53,180 Show expanded career information for Private Detectives and Investigators
Must meet AzPOST minimum requirements for a law enforcement officer and meet any physical requirements by the Academy Director.
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to 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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
| AJS151 | Firearms I | 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 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS153 | Firearms II/Handguns | 1 | |||
| AJS210 | Constitutional Law | 3 | |||
| AJS215 | Criminalistics: Physical Evidence | 3 | |||
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
| AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| AJS270 | Community Relations | SB | 3 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 | |||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area. Recommended for transfer: MAT14+ or any higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. | MA | 3–6 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | Recommended: AJS123 | HU | 3 | |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Recommended: COM110 or COM230 | SB or L | 3 | |
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
| AJS151 | Firearms I | 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 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS153 | Firearms II/Handguns | 1 | |||
| AJS210 | Constitutional Law | 3 | |||
| AJS215 | Criminalistics: Physical Evidence | 3 | |||
| AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
| AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 | |||
| AJS270 | Community Relations | SB | 3 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 | |||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area. Recommended for transfer: MAT14+ or any higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. | MA | 3–6 | |
| AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | Recommended: AJS123 | HU | 3 | |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Recommended: COM110 or COM230 | SB or L | 3 | |
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | 4 |
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.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
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.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Training (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=168358).
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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Law Enforcement Training