Law Enforcement Certificate

Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate prepares students for a career in law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully enter the field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Quinn Bill eligible associate in science degree in criminal justice.

A minimum of 27 credit hours is required for graduation.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
COM112Interpersonal Communication

3

CRJ101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ102Incarceration & Alternatives

3

CRJ103Modern Policing

3

CRJ202Criminal Law

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC104Introduction to Criminology

3

Courses with PrerequisitesCRJ102, CRJ103, CRJ202 

Courses with CorequisitesCRJ202 

Milestone Courses: CRJ101, CRJ103, CRJ202

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Law Enforcement Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
COM112Interpersonal Communication

3

CRJ101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ102Incarceration & Alternatives

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
CRJ103Modern Policing

3

CRJ202Criminal Law

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC104Introduction to Criminology

3

Total Credit Hours: 27