Law Enforcement A.A.S.
The Law Enforcement Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) is part of the Professional Peace Officer Education Program requirement for the Minnesota Peace Officer licensing standards. All course work is certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and meets the mandated learning objectives. The degree also applies to those interested in other areas of the justice system. However, this program is NOT designed to be a two-year transferable program.
63 Credits
Law Enforcement 2017-2019 Program of Study
| General Education Courses: 30 credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 100 | Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies | 3 | FA/SP | |
| Category 3 | Natural Science course with a Lab | 4 | FA/SP | |
| EDU 102 | Miikana (FYE) | 2 | FA/SP | |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 3 | FA/SP | |
| ITECH 100 | Computer Applications I | 3 | FA/SP | |
| POLSC 225 | Treaty Law and Tribal Sovereignty | 3 | ||
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 | ||
| PSY 220 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 | Spring |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
| SPCH 201 | Speech and Communications | 3 | ENGL 101 | |
| LE Program Requirements- 33 credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
| LE 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | Fall | |
| LE 110 | Minnesota Traffic Law | 3 | Spring | |
| LE 111 | Minnesota State Statutes | 3 | Fall | |
| LE 122 | Constitutional Law and Civil Liability | 3 | LE 111 | Spring |
| LE 150 | Report Writing | 3 | LE 111 | Spring |
| LE 209 | Community Policing Tribal Lands | 3 | LE 122 | Spring |
| LE 210 | Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 3 | LE 105 | Fall |
| LE 221 | Evidence, Procedure, and Criminal Investigations | 3 | LE 122 | Spring |
| LE 223 | Controlled Substances: Identification and Investigation | 3 | Spring | |
| LE 280 | Police Ethics | 3 | LE 209 | Fall |
| PE 100 | Physical Conditioning | 3 | Spring | |
| Non-Course Requirement | EMS-First Responder | □ Met | □ Not Met | |
| POST Skills Training (Hibbing Community College) | Required to quality for MN Peace Officers Exam | 12 credits | ||
| Total= | 63 Credits |
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.
ED Gainful Employment Disclosure Law Enforcement
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Program Certification
Articulation Agreement Metropolitan State University and Law Enforcement Programs
Metropolitan State University Website
Articulation Agreement Concordia University St. Paul & Law Enforcement
