Academic Catalog
Law Enforcement AAS
Degree & Course Information
The Associate of Applied Science degree combines the Law Enforcement Training Academy with related general education courses to assists in career advancement. Please refer to the Law Enforcement Training Academy certificate information in the catalog for specific requirements for the peace officer certification program.
To request a Law Academy Student Information Packet from the Otero College Student Services call 719-384-6831 or contact the Academy Director at 719-384-6867 or otero-lawacademy@otero.edu
This Associate of Applied Science degree articulates into Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Administration/Public Safety degree program. www.coloradomesa.edu. Please talk to an advisor for more information.
Students should work closely with their advisor and contact their transfer institution choices for more specific transfer information.
Law Enforcement Training Academy Certificate Courses |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| LEA1001 | Basic Police Academy I | 6 |
| LEA1002 | Basic Police Academy II | 12 |
| LEA1003 | Basic Law Enforcement III | 2 |
| LEA1004 | Basic Law Enforcement IV | 1 |
| LEA1005 | Basic Law | 8 |
| LEA1006 | Arrest Control Techniques | 3 |
| LEA1007 | Law Enforcement Driving | 3 |
| LEA1008 | Fire Arms | 3 |
| LEA1010 | Career Management | 1 |
| LEA1011 | Law Enforcement Defensive Weapons | 1 |
Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science Degree Courses |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| LEA 1001 | Basic Police Academy I | 6 credits |
| LEA 1002 | Basic Police Academy II | 12 credits |
| LEA 1003 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy II | 2 credits |
| LEA1004 | Basic Law Enforcement Academ IV | 1credit |
| LEA 1005 | Basic Law | 8 credits |
| LEA 1006 | Arrest Control Techniques | 3 credits |
| LEA 1007 | Law Enforcement Driving | 3 credits |
| LEA 1008 | Firearms | 3 credits |
| LEA 1010 | Career Management | 1 credit |
| LEA 1011 | Law Enforcement Defensive Weapons | 1 credit |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| MAT 1140 or MAT 1340 | Career Math or College Algebra | 4 credits |
| PSY 1001 or SOC 1001 | General Psychology I or Introduction to Sociology I | 3 credits |
| PSC 1011 | American Government | 3 credits |
| PSC 1025 | State and Local Governments | 3 credits |
| HIS** | History Elective | 3 credits |
| CIS 1018 or BUS 1015 or MAN 2026 | Intro to PC Applications or Introduction to Business or Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| *MAT 1140 will not count towards transfer into the BAS in Public Administration/Public Safety at Colorado Mesa University **HIS 1310, HIS 1320, HIS 1210, or HIS 1220 |
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