Law Enforcement, Advanced Certificate

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.

LAWF.CRT.C94

Outcomes

Explain the structure of the criminal justice system in terms of its major components.

Describe the nature of the rule law, and describe its purpose in democratic societies.

Understanding the role of human behavior and diversity in relation to offending, victimization, and respondig to crime.

Describe the nature of due process and specific constitutional amendments on which due process guarantees are based.

Identify and explain the roles of the various professional members in the criminal justice system.

Describe the goals of contemporary criminal sentencing.

Explain the similarities and differences between the juvenile and adult systems of justice.

List the various categories of theoretical approaches used to explain crime.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

LAWF 1513Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 Credits

LAWF 1633Police Ethics

3 Credits

LAWF 1713Basic Criminal Law

3 Credits

LAWF 1723Criminal Procedures

3 Credits

LAWF 1733Criminal Investigation

3 Credits

LAWF 1753Juvenile Delinquency

3 Credits

LAWF 2513Criminology

3 Credits

LAWF 2623Organization & Administration

3 Credits

LAWF 2723Introduction to Corrections

3 Credits

LAWF 2743Crisis and Conflict Resolution

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:30

Total Credit Hours: 30

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Total Credit Hours: 30