Associate in Science Degree in Law Enforcement Academy - Basic
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 53 - 66.5
Term 1
36.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AJLE-140: Law Enforcement Academy | 34.5 | Students are admitted by special application only - based on minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam, completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. Must have HS Diploma from accredited HS or GED certificate. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. Many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a counselor for Education Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. This is a 23 week academy with two starting times during the year - January and July. | |
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Prerequisite(s): (See Catalog for Program Admission Criteria) 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. |
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| AJLE-100: Law Academy Physical Training | 2 | Students are admitted by special application only - based on minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam, completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. Must have HS Diploma from accredited HS or GED certificate. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. Many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a counselor for Education Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. This is a 23 week academy with two starting times during the year - January and July. | |
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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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Term 2
9.5 - 15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Math Competency or Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. | |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration and Kinesiology (Select One) | 0.5 - 3 | ||
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| Butte Local Area B - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 3
7 - 15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with college math coursework. | |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Elective | Only if needed. 60 units required for graduation. | ||
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| Elective | Only if needed. 60 units required for graduation. | ||
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