The Law Enforcement Option Certificate is designed to meet or exceed the minimum P.O.S.T.requirements for entry-level employment as peace officers. This certificate requires successful completion of the Basic Police Academy (CJA 099A).Students interested in this certificate should contact an academic counselor, the Criminal Justice Academies, and the Criminal Justice Department for details.
Core Courses:
| CJA 010 | Pre-Employment Preparation for Law Enforcement | 1.5 |
| CJA 099A | Basic Police Academy | 20-21 |
CJ 101 -or- CJ 101H | Introduction to Criminal Justice
Honors Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3
3 |
CJ 103 -or- CJ 103H | Concepts of Criminal Law
Honors concepts of Criminal Law | 3
3 |
| CJ 105 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
CJ 107 -or-
PARA 107 | Principles and Procedures in the Criminal Justice System
Principles and Procedures in the Criminal Justice System | 3
3 |
CJ 109 -or- CJ 109H | Community Interaction
Honors Community Interaction | 3
3 |
Total Units: 36.5-37.5
Gainful Employment
