Law Enforcement Certificate
Total Program Credits: 27
Designed to improve the job-related skills of persons already engaged in the field of criminal justice by providing an opportunity to concentrate on courses, which relate directly to their career needs or to prepare for an entry-level position in law enforcement or associated fields. Provides the student with sufficient coursework towards earning the Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the Criminal Justice Administration Law Enforcement Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate the fundamental concepts regarding the operation of the American criminal justice system.
- Identify the fundamental elements of law and how they apply to the judicial process.
- Recognize the differences between the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems.
- Demonstrate professional competencies to meet the needs of career opportunities and requirements for employment in the field of criminal justice system.
- Develop skills for problem solving, oral communication and professional writing.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CJA 107 Stress Manage in Law Enforcement (SMILE) | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 111 ◊ Introduction to Criminal Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 171 ◊ Patrol Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 6 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| CJA 166 ◊ Criminal Investigation | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 181 ◊ Juvenile Delinquency & Law | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 219 ◊ Criminal Law I | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
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 115 ◊ Professional Skills: Private Security-Basic & Firearm Training | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 116 ◊ Current Security Problems | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 117 ◊ Introduction to Private Security | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 118 ◊ Security Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 148 ◊ Police/Community Relations | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 161 ◊ Administration of Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 175 Report Writing for Criminal Justice | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 241 ◊ Traffic Enforcement & Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CJA 257 ◊ # Law Enforcement Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 27 |
(Program Electives should be chosen with your advisor.)
Note: CJA 115◊, CJA 116◊, CJA 117◊, CJA 118◊: Appropriate choice for students interested in Private Police Security.
See CJA course descriptions.
Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327, email: gregorycatena@triton.edu
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) |