Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Public Safety
- Program Code: LAWE.ITC
- 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.
Certificate 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 each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| 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 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 30 | |
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.
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.