Reserve Officer Training Certificate

Pathway:

Reserve Officer Training

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CJA.ROT.CERT (C443D)

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

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
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
Next Steps	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.)

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
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
Next Steps	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)