Associate in Science Degree in Law Enforcement Academy - Basic
2023-2024 Map
Total Units: 60.5 - 70.5
Admission to the Program: Students are admitted by special application only. Admission to the program is based on scores on the POST Entry-Level Exam, completing a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes or less, or another agency developed physical agility test, and other special requirements. Students must provide a California Department of Justice clearance within 90 days prior to the start of the course which confirms that the applicant has no felony or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit possession of a firearm.
Term 1
37 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AJLE 100: Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training | 2.00 | ||
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Corequisite(s): AJLE 130, AJLE 140 or AJLE 141 This course conforms to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Academy requirements for Learning Domain #32, Lifetime Fitness. The course provides an overview of physical fitness for a healthy lifestyle for peace officers. Topics include proper nutrition, common health problems, causes of stress, stress management and physical conditioning. |
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| AJLE 140: Law Enforcement Academy | 35.00 | Meets Multicultural Breadth competency. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Students are admitted by special application only. Admission to the program is based on scores on the POST Entry-Level Exam, and other special requirements. This 23-week course prepares the student for a career as a peace officer under the authority of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The curriculum covers learning domains ranging from academic subjects on criminal law, investigation and patrol procedures to psychomotor skills on defensive tactics, firearms training, driving skills and officer-violator contacts. The successful completion of this course will allow the student to be employed as a peace officer in California (valid for three years after graduation) and lead to the issuance of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate from P.O.S.T. after one year of approved field service at a law enforcement agency. Graded only. |
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Term 2
13.50 - 16.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| English Competency: Area D Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Math placement varies; may be satisfied by high school coursework. Meets Area E if satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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Term 3
10.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Only necessary if Math competency was not satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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