Law Enforcement AAS - Academic Plan
2023-2024
Total Credits = 62
The Law Enforcement AAS Degree is designed for students who completed or plan to complete Arapahoe Community College's Law Enforcement Academy and are seeking a career in Law Enforcement. This program prepares students to be employed in law enforcement at departments requiring a two-year college degree.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Display appropriate oral and written communication.
- Discuss how the criminal justice system operates.
- Explain individual rights, constitutional rights, and the due process procedures.
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)
Year 1 - Fall
6 Credits
12 Credits
8 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
1 Credits
1 Credits
General Education
3 Credits
3 Credits OR
Year 1 - Spring
3 Credits
OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
OR
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Law Enforcement Academy courses completed through ACC's Law Enforcement Academy.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.