Associate to Bachelors Degree

Associate to Bachelors in Policing

Our Policing program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required for careers in law enforcement. The curriculum covers police procedures, community policing, and crisis management...

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

14

Total Courses

84 Hours

Credit Hours

$24,000

Total Cost

Policing

Program Overview

Our Policing program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required for careers in law enforcement. The curriculum covers police procedures, community policing, and crisis management. Students gain insights into the challenges and responsibilities of policing in modern society, preparing them for roles in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

CJ-125
Introduction to Criminology

This course provides a sociological perspective on crime and criminal justice by treating social str...

Course Overview

This course provides a sociological perspective on crime and criminal justice by treating social structure and social inequality as central themes in the study of crime and major factors in society's treatment of criminals.

SS-126
Sociology

Sociology is a comprehensive course that offers you a global perspective to help you better understa...

Course Overview

Sociology is a comprehensive course that offers you a global perspective to help you better understand your own lives, provides strong focus on social diversity that allows you to see the impact of race, class, and gender, and focuses

CJ-448
Corrections

This course examines corrections from an academic view and from those who are at the center of the s...

Course Overview

This course examines corrections from an academic view and from those who are at the center of the system. It includes correctional history and theory, yet concentrates on what professionals do, why they do it, and the challenges they face every day.

CJ-493
Issues in Criminal Justice

This course contextualizes current events within the criminal justice literature. Highlighting a var...

Course Overview

This course contextualizes current events within the criminal justice literature. Highlighting a variety of high-interest issues, it explains you how recent happenings relate to criminal justice studies.

CJ-519
Criminal Procedures

This course explains the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system systematically, making th...

Course Overview

This course explains the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system systematically, making the concepts easy to apply to any state’s specific procedural laws and procedures systematically.

CJ-585
Investigation

This course presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of i...

Course Overview

This course presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations.

LLS-642
Introduction to Laws

This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It p...

Course Overview

This course builds the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. It places an emphasis on profession and skills. Places an emphasis on basic foundations including: developing critical thinking and procedural skills; learning about technology applications in law office; and understanding how to handle ethical situations in workplace.

CJ-720
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

This course makes the comparative approach far more understandable and accessible, helping you recog...

Course Overview

This course makes the comparative approach far more understandable and accessible, helping you recognize the growing importance of an international perspective. It organizes key concepts in a sequence that you will already find familiar; progressing from issues of law to the agencies of police, courts, and corrections.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

JUJ-035
Research in Criminal Justice

This course provides an introduction to the basic methods, techniques, and procedures of social scie...

Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to the basic methods, techniques, and procedures of social science research. Qualitative and quantitative methods, such as survey research, experiments, observational/field work, program evaluation, and interview approaches appropriate to the study of criminal justice are also examined.

POL-400
Police Leadership

This is a detailed study of police organization, administration and leadership. This course emphasiz...

Course Overview

This is a detailed study of police organization, administration and leadership. This course emphasizes principles of organization, supervisory problems within police organization and leadership techniques for effective police performance. Detailed explanations of discipline, leadership, motivation and performance appraisals will also be covered.

POL-534
Introduction to Victimology

This course examines interviews of witnesses, informants, and complainants as a communicative relati...

Course Overview

This course examines interviews of witnesses, informants, and complainants as a communicative relationship. It includes demonstration, study, and practice of acceptable techniques and procedures, in accordance with due process.

POL-552
Introduction to Policing

This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of the police in society. You will be expo...

Course Overview

This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of the police in society. You will be exposed to such topics as the heritage of policing, police systems, the patrol function, police discretion, police-community relations, and police accountability.

POL-607
Introduction to Community Policing

This course examines the history of police-community relations and the role of both the community an...

Course Overview

This course examines the history of police-community relations and the role of both the community and the police in establishing a crime fighting partnership for success. It emphasizes building relationships between police officers and the community they serve.

POL-876
Police Technology

This course discusses examination of information technology in the public sector; Police Technology...

Course Overview

This course discusses examination of information technology in the public sector; Police Technology course discusses law enforcement as an information-intensive task. Whether interviewing victims, interrogating subjects, or gathering evidence, this course discusses the cutting-edge technology needed to handle the incredible load of information that goes along with an average investigation.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$24,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$24,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

84 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14 total courses in the program

Application Process

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2
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Evaluation

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4
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