Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAWE 100 | Law Enforcement 1 | 18 |
| LAWE 200 | Law Enforcement 2 | 12 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 30 | |
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Plan of Study Guide: Fall Start
Below is the required sequence of courses that you need to take in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| LAWE 100 | Law Enforcement 1 | 18 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| LAWE 200 | Law Enforcement 2 | 12 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 30 | |
Plan of Study Guide: Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credit Hours | |
| LAWE 200 | Law Enforcement 2 | 12 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Fall | ||
| LAWE 100 | Law Enforcement 1 | 18 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 30 | |
Program Outcomes
The following are student learning outcomes for the Basic Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement at CWI:
- Students will be trained utilizing the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) curriculum, which meets standards outlined to be eligible for P.O.S.T. certification.
- Students will comprehend the importance of ethical and moral behavior associated with the law enforcement field.
- Students will demonstrate competencies of techniques and methods used by police officers, including written and oral communication.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of Idaho law as it pertains to the criminal code, traffic code, criminal procedures, and rules of evidence.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in use of law enforcement equipment.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking, problem resolution, and decision making skills as they relate to the performance of police duties.
- Students will demonstrate the competencies and physical fitness required to meet standards of P.O.S.T criteria.