CRJ 237 Law Enforcement Practicum
This course is directed toward students seeking a career in law enforcement and encompasses major topics instructed at a Delaware police academy, in accordance with Delaware Council on Police Training (COPT) requirements. Key topics include traffic laws and collision investigation techniques, criminal law, constitutional law, terrorism, report writing, evidence collection, crime scene processing, and crisis intervention techniques. Upon successful completion of the course, students may become eligible for advanced standing at a Delaware police academy, if sponsored and hired by a qualifying Delaware police agency.
See Course Syllabus
Course Number and Title:
CRJ 237 Law Enforcement Practicum
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: (Test score or ENG 102 or higher) and CRJ 101 and CRJ 102 and CRJ 104 and CRJ 105 and CRJ 115 and CRJ 220 and HDM 202
Course Credits and Hours
13 credit(s)
12 lecture hours/week
4 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course is directed toward students seeking a career in law enforcement and encompasses major topics instructed at a Delaware police academy, in accordance with Delaware Council on Police Training (COPT) requirements. Key topics include traffic laws and collision investigation techniques, criminal law, constitutional law, terrorism, report writing, evidence collection, crime scene processing, and crisis intervention techniques. Upon successful completion of the course, students may become eligible for advanced standing at a Delaware police academy, if sponsored and hired by a qualifying Delaware police agency.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.