Police Science-Law Enforcement - AAS

The Police Science - Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science (AAS) option requires 64 credit hours and is designed for individuals who already have certification from a state recognized law enforcement academy. Appropriate certification from a state recognized law enforcement academy will count for 12 credit hours of the 64 credit hours required for degree completion and all but the state recognized law enforcement academy can be completed completely online.

Careers

Criminal justice careers include law enforcement officers, detectives, probation and correctional treatment specialists and special investigators. Career opportunities are available at federal, state and local levels of government, as well as within the private sector.

Program Outcomes

1. Recognize the personal demands required of public safety personnel.
2. Apply correct legal principles and procedures to ensure justice.
3. Demonstrate accepted verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills expected of public safety professionals.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify possible responses in unique situations and emergency situations and apply appropriate actions.
5. Recognize accepted ethical, integrity, and professionalism standards expected of public safety personnel.
6. Develop comprehensive insight into how law enforcement, the courts, and corrections interrelate to form the criminal justice system.

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.