Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate prepares students for a career in law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully enter the field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Quinn Bill eligible associate in science degree in criminal justice.
A minimum of 27 credit hours are required for graduation.
Requirements
| COM112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CRJ101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ102 | Incarceration & Alternatives | 3 |
| CRJ103 | Modern Policing | 3 |
| CRJ202 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC104 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Law Enforcement Certificate
Year 1 Fall
| COM112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CRJ101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ102 | Incarceration & Alternatives | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Year 1 Spring