Reserve Officer Training Certificate
Total Program Credits: 23
ONLY EMPLOYED FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS MAY REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM.
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.
- Develop skills for problem solving, critical thinking and professional writing.
(Reviewed Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| 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) |
| 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.) |
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) |