Law Enforcement Certificate
30-31 Credits
This certificate is designed to prepare graduates for police work. The Certificate in Law Enforcement is designed for students who already have completed either an associate or bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
Coursework in practical skills is offered at the Law Enforcement Education Center (LEEC). For more information on LEEC, call 763-657-3700.
Required Courses – 30-31 Credits
ENGC 1101, ENGC 2102, PSYC 1100, PSYC 1110, SOC 1104, SOC 2110, SOC 2114, SOC 2130, SOC 2131 and SOC 2132 are prerequisites for admission to the Law Enforcement Education Center (LEEC), must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each course, and require a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.
Professional Licensing Core Courses
Completion of this certificate prepares students to apply to LEEC where they will be able to take coursework required to become a licensed police officer.
Courses below will be taken over two semesters at LEEC.
LAWE 2225
| Criminal Investigation | 3 cr |
LAWE 2230
| Legal Issues in Law Enforcement | 3 cr |
LAWE 2231
| Minnesota Criminal and Traffic Codes | 3 cr |
LAWE 2235
| Police Report Writing/Interview | 2 cr |
LAWE 2241
| Police Response and Human Behavior | 3 cr |
LAWE 2261
| In Progress Responses | 2 cr |
LAWE 2275
| Traffic | 1 cr |
LAWE 2280
| Defensive Tactics | 2 cr |
LAWE 2285
| Crime Scene and Evidence | 1 cr |
LAWE 2290
| Firearms | 2 cr |
LAWE 2300
| Tactical Driving for Law Enforcement | 0 |
Additional Requirements to Take the POST Examination
Completion of a First Responder, Emergency Medical Response or EMT course is required prior to taking the licensing exam. HLTH 2209 fulfills this requirement.
Other Certificate Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.