Law Enforcement Certificate

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 is required for graduation.

Requirements

Course Number	Title	Credits
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

Courses with Prerequisites: CRJ102, CRJ103, CRJ202 

Courses with Corequisites: CRJ202 

Milestone Courses: CRJ101, CRJ103, CRJ202

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Law Enforcement Certificate

Course Number	Title	Credits

Year 1 Fall

Course Number	Title	Credits
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

Course Number	Title	Credits
CRJ103	Modern Policing	3
CRJ202	Criminal Law	3
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology	3
SOC104	Introduction to Criminology	3

Total Credit Hours: 27