Certificate This certificate may be awarded to students who attend the Chautauqua County Law Enforcement Academy and complete the additional degree requirements listed.
Minimum program hours: 45 credit hours
Disclosure Information
This section provides information required by the federal government for certificate programs intended to prepare students for gainful employment:
This certificate prepares students for occupations with job titles such as: Police Officer, Patrolman, Patrol Officer, Police Sergeant, State Trooper, Police Patrol Officer,Public Safety Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent, Officer; Deputy Sheriff, Deputy, Civil Division Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant, Canine Deputy (K-9 Deputy), Detective, Lieutenant, Civil Process Server, Investigator, Narcotics Detective. More information on these occupations may be found at, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.01 and http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.03
Program Costs:
Program Costs: Estimated of annual costs for full-time students enrolled for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters for this program include:
NYS Residents
Non-NYS Residents
Tuition
$3,900 ($1,950/semester)
$7,800 ($3,900/semester)
Fees*
$530 ($265/semester)
$530 ($265/semester)
Textbooks and Supplies
$1,000 ($500/semester)
$1,000 ($500/semester)
Students planning to live in the Jamestown Campus residence halls should plan on annual room and board expenses of $9,100. Commuter students should plan for personal housing expenses and transportation to and from classes.
*student fees are assessed on a per/credit hour basis, and may include lab fees for specific classes.
Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement Technology Certificate incur estimated fees of $1,000/year in addition to the amount listed above.
Graduation Rate:
Of the students who received this certificate July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011, 100% completed program requirements within one year. Please note: Many students pursue certificate completion on a part-time basis over periods that exceed one year.
Median Program Loan Debt:
<p>Loans are an option for some students to help pay for college expenses. The median program loan debt for students who received this certificate July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011, was $3,200.</p>
Program Codes
Degree option:
Certificate
General requirements
General requirements hours:
9 credit hours
Humanities
3
ENG 1530: English Composition II
3
Social Sciences Elective
3
PSY 1510: General Psychology or SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology
3
Mathematics/Sciences
3
CSC 1510: Introduction to Computer Science
3
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
36 credit hours
CRI 2250: Law Enforcement Academy I
10
CRI 2260: Law Enforcement Academy II
10
CRI 2380: Law for the Law Enforcement Officer
3
CRI 2420: Standardized Field Sobriety
3
CRI 2470: Law Enforcement Practicum
4
PHE 2460: Physical Education for the Law Enforcement Officer
2
PHE 2470: Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement
2
SPA 1500: Spanish in the Workplace
2
Electives
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of criminal, traffic, and civil laws appropriate to law enforcement.
Demonstrate skills in crime scene investigation and evidence handling.
Demonstrate skills in effective problem-solving and decision-making.
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