Program Overview
The Law Enforcement curriculum is designed to meet the needs of two groups of students: those who plan to work with public or private agencies concerned with maintaining public safety and those already employed by law enforcement agencies who wish to update skills and knowledge. KCC also offers a Criminal Justice transfer program. Students should see the criminal justice/law enforcement coordinator to determine which program best suits their needs. Law Enforcement graduates are generally prepared to enter law enforcement programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| LAWF 1513 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1613 | Police Operations & Services | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1713 | Basic Criminal Law | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1723 | Criminal Evidence & Procedures | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1733 | Criminal Investigation | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1753 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2513 | Criminology | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2623 | Organization & Administration | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2713 | Community-Oriented Policing | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2723 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
General education
Choose two
Electives
| Electives | 16 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Choose from any elective area or LAWF prefix. Note: A maximum of two (2) credit hours can come from physical education activity courses.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1513 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1613 | Police Operations & Services | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
Fall semester
| LAWF 1723 | Criminal Evidence & Procedures | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2513 | Criminology | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2723 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 Credits |
| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
| LAWF 1733 | Criminal Investigation | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2623 | Organization & Administration | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2713 | Community-Oriented Policing | 3 Credits |
| SOCY 2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 4 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
64 |
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| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
154.00 |
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$9,856.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1623 |
English II |
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5.00 |
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10.00 |
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10.00 |
| Books: |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I or ENGL 1413 |
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87.35 |
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LAWF 1513 |
Intro. to Criminal Justice |
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168.40 |
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LAWF 1613 |
Police Operations and Services |
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103.40 |
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LAWF 1713 |
Basic Criminal Law |
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168.40 |
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LAWF 1723 |
Criminal Evidence & Procedures |
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209.20 |
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LAWF 1733 |
Criminal Investigation |
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136.20 |
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LAWF 1753 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
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177.60 |
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LAWF 2513 |
Criminology |
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206.00 |
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LAWF 2623 |
Organization and Administration |
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176.40 |
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LAWF 2713 |
Community-Oriented Policing |
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159.00 |
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LAWF 2723 |
Introduction to Corrections |
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200.60 |
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PLSC 1513 |
American Government |
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127.90 |
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PSYC 1813 |
Introduction to Psychology |
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96.30 |
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SOCY 2513 |
Sociology |
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75.00 |
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SPCH 1553 |
Introductory Speech |
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162.60 |
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2,254.35 |
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2,254.35 |
| TOTAL |
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$12,120.35 |
| This program requires sixteen hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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