Community Policing
This micro-credential is designed to meet the needs of current or aspiring law enforcement officers, and others with interest in criminal justice. Completers are prepared to enter careers in law enforcement, learn elements of law enforcement and the community, including programs in community policing, human relations, and crime prevention as well as examining ethics, conflict resolution, cultural diversity, and professionalism. Program can be completed online in as little as eight weeks.
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Successful completion of CJ 1113 Introduction to Criminal Justice: An introduction to the primary components of the criminal justice system - law enforcement, the court system, and corrections - and their general operating processes and responsibilities; the legal, social, and ethical issues influencing criminal justice; and the availability of criminal case file information to the public (3-credit hours)
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Successful completion of CJ 2343 Community Relations: An examination of the relationship between law enforcement and the community, including programs in community policing, human relations, and crime prevention. The course will examine ethics, conflict resolution, cultural diversity, and professionalism (3-credit hours)
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Successful completion of CJ 3413 - Ethical Decision Making: An in-depth inquiry into the uniquely binding and significant authority of criminal justice professionals to act on behalf of the state and to exercise discretionary authority. (3-credit hours)