Law Enforcement Education (LEE) Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree

This curriculum trains students for a career as law officers at the city, state or federal levels or in retail or industrial security. It serves students with no previous experience; those presently employed; or those seeking advancement.

Program Outcomes:

Demonstrate competency requirements in entry-level position as a law enforcement officer.
Identify problem-solving skills that will correlate to those used by law enforcement officers.
Demonstrate the ethical and professional standards used by law enforcement officers.
Prepare to meet state requirements for state certification as a law enforcement officer.
Prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice after completing their two-year degree at Morton College.

Requirements

First semester

LAW 101	Introduction to Law Enforcement	3
LAW 102	Introduction to Criminology	3
	General Education Requirements	10
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second semester

LAW 104	Police Ops and Procedures I	3
LAW 105	Administration of Justice	3
SOC 100	Intro to Sociology	3
	General Education Requirements	8
Total Credit Hours:		17

NOTE:

SOC 100: These courses may also be applied toward general education requirements.

Third semester

LAW 201	Police Operations and Procedures II	3
LAW 202	Juvenile Delinquency	3
LAW 203	Law Enforcement & Community Relations	3
LAW 204	Criminal Law	3
PSY 101	Intro to Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

NOTE:

PSY 101: These courses may also be applied toward general education requirements.

Fourth semester

LAW 205	Criminal Law II	3
LAW 206	Introduction to Criminal Investigations	3
LAW 207	Court Procedures and Evidence	3
LAW 208	Police Organization and Administration	3
LAW 210	Cold Case Investigation	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 63

NOTE:

Candidates for the Associate in Applied Science degree must earn a minimum of 23 semester hours in general education courses.