Law Enforcement, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements (Must include the following): 19 Semester Hours

• COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
• ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
• GEOG 111 - Physical Geography - Weather and Climate
• PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics
• PSYC 101 - General Psychology
• SOC 290 - Cultural Diversity in America

Major Core Requirements: 25 Semester Hours

• EMS 101 - First Responder/EMR
• FSCI 115 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
• LENF 101 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
• LENF 103 - Criminal Law
• LENF 200 - Law Enforcement Accountability
• LENF 206 - Criminal Investigation
• LENF 208 - Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• LENF 211 - Introduction to Forensics

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  The law enforcement and criminal justice courses require students to have a proficient level of writing and reading ability. Therefore, it is highly recommended by the program faculty that students who are required to take developmental writing or reading coursework satisfy those requirements prior to enrollment in those courses.

Major Core Electives: 18 Semester Hours

• BLAW 101 - Business Law I
• CIS 126 - Microsoft Office
• COMM 202 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 204 - Intercultural Communication
• CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice System
• CRJ 105 - Introduction to Corrections
• CRJ 120 - Juvenile Delinquency
• CRJ 200 - Criminology
• ECON 103 - Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)
• EMS 100 - Public Service Careers
• EMS 200 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• FSCI 114 - Introduction to Emergency Management
• FSCI 116 - Introduction to Homeland Security
• FSCI 206 - Fire Investigation
• LENF 111 - Internship in Law Enforcement
• LENF 112 - Drugs, Addiction and Crime
• LENF 200 - Law Enforcement Accountability
• LENF 209 - Law Enforcement Organization and Administration
• LENF 216 - Police and Community Relations
• LENF 211 - Introduction to Forensics
• LENF 222 - White Collar, Corruption and Law
• LENF 225 - Constitutional Law
• LENF 230 - Research in Criminal Justice and Policing
• LENF 235 - Probation, Parole and Community Corrections
• LENF 240 - Principles of Correctional Operations
• LENF 270 - Emerging Issues in Policing
• PSYC 205 - Abnormal Psychology
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
• PSCI 101 - American National Government
• PSCI 102 - American State and Local Government

Total Required Hours: 62 Semester Hours

Special Program Notes:

Many employers in the law enforcement and criminal justice field may require employees to submit to mandatory medical examinations, physical agility tests, personal background checks, and drug testing as a condition to their hiring and continuing employment. Certain physical impairments may bar affected students from employment in many aspects of the criminal justice and law enforcement profession. Questions or concerns regarding these requirements should be directed to the coordinator of the Criminal Justice Studies and Law Enforcement programs.

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

The following schedule is based on full-time enrollment. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.

First Semester

• ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
• PSYC 101 - General Psychology
• LENF 101 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
• LENF 103 - Criminal Law
• LENF Major Core Elective      

Second Semester

• COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
• PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics
• EMS 101 - First Responder/EMR
• FSCI 115 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
• LENF 206 - Criminal Investigation

Third Semester

• SOC 290 - Cultural Diversity in America
• GEOG 111 - Physical Geography - Weather and Climate
• LENF 208 - Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• LENF 211 - Introduction to Forensics
• LENF Major Core Elective  

Fourth Semester

• LENF 200 - Law Enforcement Accountability
• LENF Major Core Elective  
• LENF Major Core Elective  
• LENF Major Core Elective  
• LENF Major Core Elective  

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate),  4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

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