Law Enforcement AAS

Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science

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.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Law Enforcement Training academy website at http://www.otero.edu/ lawacademy.aspx. To request a Law Academy Student Information Packet from the Otero Junior College Student Services call 719-384-6831 or contact the Academy Director at 719-384-6867 or Vincent.Fraker@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.

 

Law Enforcement Academy

Law Enforcement Training Academy Certificate		Credit
LEA 101 LEA 102 LEA 103 LEA 104 LEA 105 LEA 106 LEA 107 LEA 108   LEA 110 LEA 111	Basic Police Academy I Basic Police Academy II  Basic Law Enforcement Academy III Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV Basic Law Arrest Control Techniques Law Enforcement Driving Firearms Career Management Law Enforcement Defensive Weapons	6 credits 12 credits 2 credits 1 Credit 8 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1 credit 1 credit

Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science Degree		Credit
LEA 101 LEA 102 LEA 103 LEA104  LEA 105 LEA 106 LEA 107 LEA 108 LEA 110 LEA 111 ENG 121 ENG 122 MAT 107*   OR MAT 121 PSY 101   OR SOC 101 POS 111 POS 125 HIS** CIS 118   OR BUS 115   OR MAN 226	Basic Police Academy I Basic Police Academy II Basic Law Enforcement Academy II Basic Law Enforcement Academ IV Basic Law Arrest Control Techniques Law Enforcement Driving Firearms   Career Management Law Enforcement Defensive Weapons English Composition I English Composition II Career Math   OR College Algebra General Psychology I   OR Introduction to Sociology I American Government State and Local Governments History Intro to PC Applications   OR Introduction to Business   OR Principles of Management	6 credits 12 credits 2 credits 1credit 8 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1 credit 1 credit 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits -- 4 credits -- -- 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits -- --  -- --  3 credits

*MAT 107 will not count towards transfer into the BAS in Public Administration/Public Safety at Colorado Mesa University
**HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 121, or HIS 122