Law Enforcement - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - LEO)
The Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in law enforcement. The passing of a prescreening, fingerprint clearance and background investigation are required prior to entry into the Police Academy.
Must be 21 years old by Police Academy Graduation. Must meet standards set forth in R13-4-105 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills for the successful completion of the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification requirements.
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of legal issues, patrol and investigation techniques, and community relations.
- Demonstrate defensive tactics and tactical driving techniques, knowledge of traffic procedures and the professional use of firearms as applicable to law enforcement guidelines.
- Explain the importance of physical conditioning and wellness, and perform applications of first aid techniques as required for law enforcement.
- Model professional communication ability, write effective reports and demonstrate proficient use of technology.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics*** | 3 |
| OR | |
| MAT 142L | College Mathematics with Support Lab | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
| SOC 215 | Race and Ethnicity*** | 3 |
| OR | |
| SOC 202 | Social Problems*** | 3 |
| OR | |
| PSY 210 | Social Psychology** | 3 |
| | |
| COM 102 | Essentials of Communication** | 3 |
| OR | |
| COM 204 | Elements of Intercultural Communication** | 3 |
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 30 CREDITS
| LEO 200 | Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology* | 2 |
| LEO 201 | Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement | 3 |
| LEO 202 | Firearms Training for Law Enforcement | 2 |
| LEO 203 | Report Writing for Law Enforcement | 2 |
| LEO 204 | Physical Conditioning and Wellness for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 205 | Community Relations for Law Enforcement | 2 |
| LEO 206 | First Aid for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 207 | Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 208 | Tactical Driving for Law Enforcement* | 1 |
| LEO 209 | Criminal Investigations for Law Enforcement | 4 |
| LEO 210 | Criminal Law for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| LEO 211 | Patrol Procedures for Law Enforcement | 4 |
| LEO 212 | Traffic Procedures for Law Enforcement | 4 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 CREDITS