Associate in Science Degree in Law Enforcement Academy - Basic
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 65
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 | ||
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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
14.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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Term 3
9.00 - 11.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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