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Introduction to Law Enforcement
Technical Certificate of Credit  







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Program Description

The purpose of this technical certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in the law enforcement profession. The emphasis is placed on the principles of law enforcement, criminal law, incident and report writing, and marksmanship and firearms familiarization.

Length of Program

A total of 18 credit hours is required for completion. A full-time student could expect to complete the program in two quarters.

Campus Location

The Introduction to Law Enforcement Technical Certificate is offered both on the Coffee and Ben Hill-Irwin campuses.

Personal Characteristics

To succeed in the Introduction to Law Enforcement certificate program and to obtain a career in the field, an individual must be able to work without direct supervision, make sound decisions, possess solid character and ethics, demonstrate initiative, and possess the ability to multi-task. They should also possess strong oral and written communication skills, and utilize good interpersonal relations skills.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates receive an Introduction to Law Enforcement Technical Certificate. The skills learned will enhance any criminal justice field position dealing with enforcement of the law.

 

Curriculum  

Course No. Title Credit Hours
CRJ 104 Principles of Law Enforcement 5
CRJ 168 Criminal Law 5
CRJ 175 Report Writing in Criminal Justice 5
CRJ 190 Marksmanship and Firearms Familiarization 3
 
Total credit hours required: 18


Entrance Requirements

Required Age: 18 years of age or older

Would you like to know more?
For more information about the Introduction to Law Enforcement technical certificate program at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

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