Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership - Program Description
The Law Enforcement Leadership program blends the disciplines of criminal justice, law enforcement and management. It provides the foundation to allow graduates to seek entry positions in law enforcement or to seek promotion into supervisory and management positions. Most graduates of this program will seek employment with law enforcement agencies, other governmental agencies or in the private sector. Since the program provides ample opportunities for electives, students may choose electives that may help them to develop or hone management skills, or acquire knowledge and skill in law enforcement techniques.
Students in this Major:
- Develop leadership and managerial skills to succeed in law enforcement agencies
- Analyze critical issues in law enforcement
- Study under the tutelage of experienced law enforcement professionals
- Are exposed to current issues and state-of-the-art technology
- Culminate their education with a semester-long internship or additional course work
- Have the opportunity to attend the David Sullivan-St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy as an internship site
- Can choose to take all classes for degree online!
Career Opportunities:
- Law enforcement officers at local, state and federal level
- Law enforcement management for municipal, state and federal agencies
- Probation and Parole
- Security consultants
- College and University campuses
Career Outlook:
- Jobs for graduates in law enforcement are projected to increase by 7% through 2020 according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Higher education requirements for entry level employees of law enforcement agencies at all levels are becoming more common.
Admission Requirements:
- Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
- Students must be prepared to take College level math (GER1).
- Students must be prepared to take Composition and the Spoken Word (ENGL 101).
- Transfer students must meet re-registration requirements to be considered for admission.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Curriculum 1911)
Semester I Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUST 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| BSAD 100 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and the Spoken Word (GER 1/2) | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GER 7) | 3 |
| Math Elective4 (GER 4) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester II Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUST 112 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology (GER 7) | 3 |
| American History Elective (GER 9) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (GER 6) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester III Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 110 | Intro to Information Technology | 3 |
| MATH 141 | Statistics (GER 4) | 3 |
| Science Elective w/Lab (GER 5) | 4 | |
| DEISJ Elective (GER 3) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester IV Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUST 201 | Critical Issues in Criminal Justice** | 3 |
| JUST 207 | Police Services | 3 |
| JUST 209 BSAD 200 |
Law Enforcement Communications OR Business Communications |
3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective (Any GER) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester V Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUST 321 | Managing Law Enforcement Training | 3 |
| JUST 344 | Civil Liability Issues for CJ Admin | 3 |
| BSAD 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VI Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 319 JUST 314 |
Professional Ethics OR Ethics and Criminal Justice |
3 |
| JUST 333 | Managing Patrol Function | 3 |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 375 | Leadership and Decision Making | 3 |
| JUST 335 | Criminal Justice Agency Management | 3 |
| JUST 429 | Intro. to Culminating Experience1 | 1 |
| JUST 449 | Current Issues in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester VIII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUST 430 | Culminating Experience in Criminal Justice3 OR | 3-15 |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective2 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Program Elective = JUST, BSAD, ECON courses
- This course is only required for students intending to take JUST 430 Culminating Experience in the 8th semester.
- Program Elective = JUST, BSAD, or LEST courses
- Students may elect internships that are worth 3-15 credits. Those who elect less than 15 credits of internship must complete additional approved electives to complete the degree requirements
- MATH111 or higher is required* If you are enrolling in a course that is a prerequisite for a required course in your program, your TAP eligibility may be affected.
** Writing Intensive course
NOTE: All newly admitted transfers and freshmen must attain a passing grade of 2.0 or greater to receive credit towards graduation for any UL JUST course.
U/L = Upper Level course (300/400)
GER=General Education Requirement
Review the Index of Course Descriptions
CJ: Law Enforcement Leadership
Kelly Peterson
Assistant Professor
dehautk@canton.edu