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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 1101College Writing

4 cr
ENGC 2102Business and Technical Writing

3 cr
EXSC 1129Fitness for Life I

2 cr

PSYC 1100Psychology in Modern Life

3 cr
Or
PSYC 1110Introduction to Psychology

4 cr

SOC 1104Introduction to Sociology

3 cr
SOC 2110American Minority Relations

3 cr
SOC 2114Families in Crisis

3 cr
SOC 2130Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 cr
SOC 2131Juvenile Justice

3 cr
SOC 2132Police and Community

3 cr

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.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Data compiled about this program by the colleges and universities of Minnesota State is available at www.normandale.edu/ge