Certificate in Law Enforcement

Units required for Certificate: 18

Program Description

Students participating in the Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars’ (LECS) program who wish to obtain a Certificate of Academic Achievement in Law Enforcement must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of "C" or higher. Courses for the Certificate program are applicable toward course requirements for the Criminal Justice major.  

All courses and petitions for substitutions will need to be approved by the Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars’ Program and Criminal Justice Division and will reflect the criteria and learning outcomes of the Law Enforcement Certificate.

Additional eligibility criteria and certificate information can be obtained from the Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars’ (LECS) Program or Criminal Justice Division Advising Center. Visit the LECS website for more information.

Program Requirements

CRJ 1Introduction to Criminal Justice and Society3
CRJ 2Law of Crimes3
CRJ 4General Investigative Techniques3
CRJ 5The Community and the Justice System3
CRJ 160Justice and Public Safety Administration3
CRJ 195Internship 13
Total Units18
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CRJ 195 internship can count for 1-6 units of credit, but for the Law Enforcement Certificate it can only be taken once for 3 units.