Law Enforcement

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The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Law Enforcement provides educational opportunities for individuals presently working in the field of public safety. The concentration has a common core of course work designed to provide a fundamental background in general education and specific course work in public safety.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Concentration: Law Enforcement

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections.

³Students who plan to earn the AAS degree in Law Enforcement must complete the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education (Police Academy). These classes are completed as a part of this program. Please see admissions requirements for Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education certificate program to gather additional information.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (12 semester credit hours)

CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
1 Math Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Humanities Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (12 semester credit hours)

CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 CRMJ Elective (3 hrs.)²

Second Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

3 CRMJ Electives (9 hrs.)²

Spring Term (23 semester credit hours) 2,3

CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process (3 hrs.)
CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism (3 hrs.)
CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement (3 hrs.)
CRMJ 2422 - Basic Firearms Education (4 hrs.)
CRMJ 2362 - Defensive and Tactical Driving (4 hrs.)
CRMJ 1341 - Physical Defense Tactics (4 hrs.)
CRMJ 2363 - Basic Law Enforcement Procedures (2 hrs.)

Law Enforcement

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (12 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (12 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (23 semester credit hours) 2,3

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Law Enforcement

Concentration: Law Enforcement

General Education Requirements (19 hours)

Communication (6 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (4 hours)

Concentrations (41 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60