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2018-2019 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Law Enforcement Science, AAS
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Satisfactory completion of the Law Enforcement Science Program rewards the student with an AAS degree and the opportunity to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in South Dakota. Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally on and off campus. Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in law enforcement and private security firms. The first year of study focuses on basic skills development and an overview of the law enforcement system. The second year of training is more specialized with students taking advanced law enforcement courses.
Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program.
Note: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL ) program, meaning you can purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech Support Center.
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Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 72
Fall Semester
Satisfactory Completion of Law Enforcement Science Core (LE 105 , LE 107 , LE 108 , LE 109 , LE 109 L , LE 110 , LE 113 , LE 118 , LE 119 , and LE 120 ) are required to take the following courses. - LE 203 - Occupational Sociology of Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
- LE 208 - Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness III 1 Credit Hours
- LE 209 - Law Enforcement Survival 3 Credit Hours
- LE 209L - Law Enforcement Survival Credit Hours
- LE 212 - Traffic Enforcement I 2 Credit Hours
- LE 212L - Traffic Enforcement I Credit Hours
- LE 214 - Ethics and Leadership in Law Enforcement 1 Credit Hours
- LE 223 - Report Writing II 1 Credit Hours
- LE 226 - Civil Law for Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
- LE 228 - National Incident Management System 1 Credit Hours
- LE 241 - Victimology 3 Credit Hours
Additional Information
Obtainment of Law Enforcement Science, AAS degree is required to take the following course.
*Satisfactory completion of LE 291 is required to take the South Dakota Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission Reciprocity Examination, which must be taken within two years of graduation. Applicant must be 21 years of age to sit for this exam.
Requirements: Achievement of a “C” or better for all LE courses. Overall GPA must be a 2.0 to graduate.
Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time. |
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