College: The Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts
Department: Society, Justice, and Politics
Student Type: Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate
Degree: Certificate
Campus: Both Lisle Campus and Mesa Campus

The Certificate in Law Enforcement is designed for current students, working professionals, and anyone interested in a career in policing or related positions in the justice system. Students will learn and apply knowledge in ethics, criminal law, procedural law and investigative techniques. This certificate is available to all students in any major and working professionals who want to work within the justice system.

Students will take the following classes, with a grade of "C" or better, to earn the Certificate in Law Enforcement: 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CRIM 2243	Ethics in Policing	3
CRIM 2294	Criminal Procedure	3
CRIM 3322	Criminal Law	3
CRIM 3326	Introduction to Criminal Investigation	3
Total Hours		12

Students minoring in Criminology may also pursue the Certificate in Law Enforcement. However, students pursuing both the minor and the certificate may not apply certificate courses to the Criminology minor requirements

Students in the Certificate in Law Enforcement program will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):

Student Learning Outcome 1: Understand and apply criminal law, procedures and investigative techniques.

• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 5. Analytical Skills

Student Learning Outcome 2: Understand and incorporate ethical and moral behavior in lawenforcement.

•  University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 5. Analytical Skills

Student Learning Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking skills by solving problems and utilizingresources to make informed decisions when using police discretion

• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills; 2. Analytical Skills