Law Enforcement, Associate in Applied Science Degree
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NMC Code 352
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the state law enforcement officer examination. Students who anticipate transferring to a four-year college or university need to see an NMC advisor during their first semester, as some courses may be acceptable for transfer credit. Students may enroll in the Law Enforcement Preservice Police Academy upon completing first year requirements or with a college degree. Completion of the Police Academy (LWE courses) must occur within two semesters, beginning fall semester and completed the following spring semester. A minimum grade of 2.0 must be achieved in each LWE course, satisfying prerequisites for licensing and qualifying the student to take the state examination to be hired by a law enforcement agency, which activates the license. The Police Academy is approved and regulated by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
It is mandatory that students meet with the Law Enforcement Coordinator prior to beginning LWE courses to register with MCOLES. Students must pass MCOLES reading/writing and physical agility tests prior to starting the LWE courses. Visit www.michigan.gov/mcoles for online registration or call (231) 995-1283 with questions.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| PHL 201 | Ethics | 3 |
| or PHL 202 | Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas | |
| Math Competency 1 | ||
| Any Group 1 Science course with lab | 4 | |
| PLS 101 | Intro to American Politics | 3 |
| or PLS 132 | Comparative Politics | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| CJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 250 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 231 | Deviance and Criminal Behavior | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| HAH 200 | Emergency Assess.& Interventio | 3 |
| LWE 102 | Police Operations | 4 |
| LWE 210 | Cultural Awareness/Diversity | 2 |
| LWE 212 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| LWE 214 | Firearms | 4 |
| LWE 215 | Defensive Driving | 3 |
| LWE 216 | Traffic Enforcement & Invest | 3 |
| LWE 218 | Physical Training/Wellness | 4 |
| LWE 225 | Defensive Tactics | 4 |
| LWE 226 | Michigan Criminal Law | 3 |
| LWE 227 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| LWE 228 | Speed Measurement/PBT | 3 |
| Recommended Course | ||
| Police Practicum 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 70 | |
| 1 | Placement into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 23 Beginning Algebra |
| 2 | Recommended for students with no police field experience. |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MTH 23 | Beginning Algebra 1 | (4) |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| PLS 101 or PLS 132 |
Intro to American Politics or Comparative Politics |
3 |
| CJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| PHL 201 or PHL 202 |
Ethics or Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas |
3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY 250 or SOC 231 |
Abnormal Psychology or Deviance and Criminal Behavior |
3 |
| Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Students must take MCOLES Physical Fitness and Reading/Writing tests before 2nd year classes. | ||
| LWE 102 | Police Operations | 4 |
| LWE 210 | Cultural Awareness/Diversity | 2 |
| LWE 214 | Firearms | 4 |
| LWE 218 | Physical Training/Wellness | 4 |
| LWE 226 | Michigan Criminal Law | 3 |
| HAH 200 | Emergency Assess.& Interventio | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Spring | ||
| LWE 212 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| LWE 215 | Defensive Driving | 3 |
| LWE 216 | Traffic Enforcement & Invest | 3 |
| LWE 225 | Defensive Tactics | 4 |
| LWE 227 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| LWE 228 | Speed Measurement/PBT | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 70 | |
| 1 | Or MTH 111-11, or placement into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra |
Program Notes
LWE 195 Police Practicum 4 credits/contacts, is optional but recommended for police field experience, and may be taken Fall, Spring, or Summer. Students must meet with Gail Kurowski, Academy Director, before beginning the Police Academy Program. 231.995.1283 or gkurowski@nmc.edu.