Reserve Officer Training Certificate
Total Program Credits: 23
The Reserve Officers Certificate is designed to prepare students academically for entry level positions as certified police officers in the State of Illinois.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Reserve Officer Training Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- prepare for promotional and advancement opportunities within the law enforcement community;
- demonstrate professional competencies to meet the needs of career opportunities and requirements for employment in the field of criminal justice system;
- employ the knowledge gained for individual additional career opportunities in other agencies at the local, state and federal level; and
- develop skills for problem solving, critical thinking and professional writing.
(Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CJA 241 ◊ Traffic Enforcement & Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 246 ◊ # Laws of Evidence | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 298 ◊ # Law Enforcement Administration II | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
| CJA 106 ◊ Self Defense for the Law Enforcement Professional | Core Course | 2 |
| CJA 148 ◊ Police/Community Relations | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 166 ◊ Criminal Investigation | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 171 ◊ Patrol Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 236 ◊ # Criminal Law II | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
See CJA course descriptions.
Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |