Law Enforcement, Certificates

Program Overview

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the law enforcement field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Additional Program Information

All criminal justice/law enforcement courses at KCC are taught by law enforcement professionals with advanced degrees and certification in the subject matter.

Those who complete the Private Security course are eligible for certification from the state of Illinois.

Basic Law Enforcement Principles

Curriculum code: C94A

LAWF 1513	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 Credits
LAWF 1613	Police Operations & Services	3 Credits

Laws and Evidentiary Procedures

Curriculum code: C94B

LAWF 1713	Basic Criminal Law	3 Credits
LAWF 1723	Criminal Evidence & Procedures	3 Credits

Relationships and Juveniles

Curriculum code: C94C

LAWF 1753	Juvenile Delinquency	3 Credits
LAWF 2713	Community-Oriented Policing	3 Credits

Crime, Criminals, and Corrections

Curriculum code: C94D

LAWF 1513	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 Credits
LAWF 2513	Criminology	3 Credits
LAWF 2723	Introduction to Corrections	3 Credits

Investigation and Organization

Curriculum code: C94E

LAWF 1513	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 Credits
LAWF 1733	Criminal Investigation	3 Credits
LAWF 2413	Computer Crime Investigation	3 Credits
LAWF 2623	Organization & Administration	3 Credits

Private Security

Curriculum code: C94F

LAWF 1513	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 Credits
LAWF 1713	Basic Criminal Law	3 Credits
LAWF 2733	Private Security	3 Credits

Program Cost

BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT PRINCIPLES
Minimum credit hours required for completion:			6
Tuition and fees -  per credit hour			154.00
					$924.00
Lab fees:
		None at this time.
Books:
	LAWF 1513	Intro. to Criminal Justice		168.40
	LAWF 1613	Police Operations and Services		103.40
				271.80
					271.80
TOTAL					$1,195.80
LAWS AND EVIDENTIARY PROCEDURES
Minimum credit hours required for completion:			6
Tuition and fees -  per credit hour			154.00
					$924.00
Lab fees:
		None at this time.
Books:
	LAWF 1713	Basic Criminal Law		168.40
	LAWF 1723	Criminal Evidence & Procedures		209.20
				377.60
					377.60
TOTAL					$1,301.60
RELATIONSHIPS AND JUVENILES
Minimum credit hours required for completion:			6
Tuition and fees - per credit hour			154.00
					$924.00
Lab fees:
		None at this time.
Books:
	LAWF 1753	Juvenile Delinquency		177.60
	LAWF 2713	Community-Oriented Policing		159.00
				336.60
					336.60
TOTAL					$1,260.60
CRIME, CRIMINALS, AND CORRECTIONS
Minimum credit hours required for completion:			9
Tuition and fees -  per credit hour			154.00
					$1,386.00
Lab fees:
		None at this time.
Books:
	LAWF 1513	Intro. to Criminal Justice		168.40
	LAWF 2513	Criminology		209.20
	LAWF 2723	Introduction to Corrections		176.40
				554.00
					554.00
TOTAL					$1,940.00
INVESTIGATION AND ORGANIZATION
Minimum credit hours required for completion:			9
Tuition and fees -  per credit hour			154.00
					$1,386.00
Lab fees:
		None at this time.
Books:
	LAWF 1513	Intro. to Criminal Justice		168.40
	LAWF 1733	Criminal Investigation		209.20
	LAWF 2623	Organization and Administration		176.40
				554.00
					$554.00
TOTAL					$1,940.00
PRIVATE SECURITY
Minimum credit hours required for completion:			9
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour			154.00
					$1,386.00
Lab fees:
	LAWF 2733	Private Security		60.00
					60.00
Books:
	LAWF 1513	Intro. to Criminal Justice		168.40
	LAWF 1713	Basic Criminal Law		168.40
	LAWF 2733	Private Security		140.20
				477.00
					477.00
TOTAL					$1,923.00
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.

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