Criminal Justice (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 | Local Organized Crime and Law Enforcement Strategies | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 10 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second semester
| LAW 104 | Police Ops and Procedures I | 3 |
| LAW 105 | Introduction to Corrections | 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 | Traffic Enforcement and Crash Investigation | 3 |
| LAW 202 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| LAW 203 | Law Enforcement & Community Relations | 3 |
| LAW 204 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction 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 | 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.