Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (CJLEO)
Award: Associate in applied science
Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center, South Omaha Campus, Online
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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40.5
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| Option requirements |
31.5 |
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Total credit hours required
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99.0
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General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| | English level I | 4.5 credits |
| | English level II | 4.5 credits |
Social Sciences
| SOCI 1010 | Introduction to Sociology  | 4.5 credits |
| | OR | |
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to Psychology | 4.5 credits |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
| | Mathematics or Financial Literacy | 4.5 credits |
Additional
Major requirements for Criminal Justice (40.5 credit hrs.)
| CRIM 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 1020 | Introduction to Corrections | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 1030 | Courts and the Judicial Process | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 1140 | Reporting Techniques for Criminal Justice | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2000 | Criminal Law | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2050 | Principles of Interviewing and Interrogation | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2150 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2260 | Criminal Investigation | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2310 | Rules of Evidence | 4.5 credits |
Upon successful completion of a P.O.S.T. accredited academy or basic police academy course accredited by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, a maximum of 13.5 credit hours may be granted upon petition for CRIM 1010, CRIM 2000, and CRIM 2260.
Option requirements for Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (31.5 credit hrs.)
| CRIM 2030 | Police and Society | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2190 | Police Field Services | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2300 | Community Relations | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2330 | Introduction to Forensic Crime Scene Investigation | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2400 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 4.5 credits |
Elective Courses
Students should select two electives that are not in their option requirements:
| CRIM 2010 | Introduction to Probation and Parole | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2030 | Police and Society | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2120 | Community-Based Corrections | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2220 | Correctional Client | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2300 | Community Relations | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2330 | Introduction to Forensic Crime Scene Investigation | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2400 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2430 | Emergency Response to Terrorism | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2500 | Introduction to Private Security Management | 4.5 credits |
| CRIM 2900 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice | variable credits |
| CRIM 2960 | Internship | variable credits |