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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Public Safety
- Program Code: LAWE.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| or PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | |
| CRIJ 103 | Introduction to Law and Justice (GE Elective) | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CRIJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 102 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| CRIJ 104 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRIJ 270 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRIJ 280 | Victimology | 3 |
| LAWE 100 | Law Enforcement I | 18 |
| LAWE 200 | Law Enforcement II | 12 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| LAWE 100 | Law Enforcement I | 18 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| LAWE 200 | Law Enforcement II | 12 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRIJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 102 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| PSYC 101 or PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) or Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | 3 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| CRIJ 103 | Introduction to Law and Justice (GE Elective) | 3 |
| CRIJ 104 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRIJ 270 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRIJ 280 | Victimology | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Lawfully escalate and de-escalate levels of force in accordance with the best policing practices when interacting with suspects. Students should demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant law, legal standards, and ethical obligations when using force.
- Interpret, apply, and enforce Idaho criminal and traffic laws in accordance with state statutes and constitutional principles.
- Clearly articulate and effectively apply ethical principles and integrity-based decision-making in modern law enforcement practices.
- Safely and effectively use standard law enforcement equipment in compliance with legal standards and best police practices.
- Understand and meet the physical standards required by Idaho POST.
- Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts and theories, empirical findings, and/or historical trends in criminal justice.
- Analyze and evaluate key components of the criminal justice system through written or verbal communication by composing well-structured responses and actively engaging in discussions that apply theoretical concepts to contemporary issues.
- Analyze and describe case flow in the criminal justice system, understand case flow and appeal process including Supreme Court cases.
NOTE: Students will be trained utilizing the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) curriculum, which meets standards outlined to be eligible for P.O.S.T. certification.