Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement
About
Using rigorous class preparations and unique learning experiences, this concentration offers 21 courses with special emphasis on law enforcement, supervision, criminal investigation, and corrections.
Ivy Bridge graduates with an Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement can continue their studies at a four-year institution, or jump right into a high-demand position armed with the inquiry, practice, and interpersonal skills required at all levels of law enforcement.
Your course of study
Law Enforcement majors at Ivy Bridge fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills/Liberal Education Core: 25 hours
- Academic Major Requirements: 33 hours
- Open Electives/Minor Credits: 3 hours
- Total Semester Hours for Degree: 61 hours
Law Enforcement Course Descriptions
Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| POL101 | Introduction to American Political Process | 3 |
| COM | Communication (any oral or speech) | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENG141 | Expository and Research Writing | 3 |
| ENG142 | Literature and Criticism | 3 |
| CIT | Information Technology | 3 |
| MAT | Math (above 173) | 3 |
| One Elective from: | COM, ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 |
POL101 — Introduction to the American Political Process
Examines the American democratic process and the distribution of authority and responsibility between the federal, state, and local levels.
COM204 — Visual Communication - Graphics and Presentational Strategies
Explores visual design, graphics and presentational strategies by introducing students to digital photography and layout and design skills. Students learn digital and graphic design techniques using the leading industry software applications for desktop publishing and graphics illustration. Students also incorporate visual expression techniques and presentational strategies to produce brochures and newsletters.
COM241 — Introduction to Mass Communication
Examines the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis in this survey course is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.
PSY101 — Introduction to Psychology
Introduces psychology as a behavioral science, including historical background, human development (genetic and physical) from birth through death, the senses and perception, intelligence and creativity, and the principles of conditioning, learning, memory, and forgetting.
ENG141 — Expository and Research Writing
Emphasizes the development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. This course in written communication teaches literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays—plus research/synthesis skills—through the development of a research paper. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better to enroll in ENG142.
ENG142 — Introduction to Literature and Criticism
Presents literature—drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays—from several literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches.
Prerequisite: ENG141 ("C" or better).
CIT105 — Introduction to Information Technology
Covers the basics of information technology, including common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices. CIT105 is designed for beginners with little or no experience using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Participants are required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab and through objective written tests.
Note: Students receiving credit for this course are not eligible to enroll in CIT111.
MAT174 — Finite Mathematics
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
MAT181 — College Algebra
Focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinatorics and probability.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
Academic Major Requirements
Law Enforcement Major
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| COR131 | Juvenile Justice Systems | 3 |
| ENF150 | Police and Society | 3 |
| ENF234 | Computers in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| ENF237 | Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| ENF239 | Applied Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| COR230 | Agency Management | 3 |
| JUS110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| JUS201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| JUS202 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| SOC101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| One Elective from: | COM, ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 |
| Open Elective | 100 level & above | 3 |
COR 131 Juvenile Justice Systems (3 hours)
Examines the history, concepts, and scope of the juvenile justice system and its contrast with the adult system of justice. Includes an analysis of the juvenile justice process from initial intervention of delinquency and status offenses by law enforcement personnel and others through release from intervention.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Spring.
ENF 150 Police and Society (3 hours)
Explores the various response methodologies available to the patrol officer in assisting the citizen’s request for police service. Discusses traffic enforcement from the stop of the violator through traffic accident investigation.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Spring.
ENF 234 Computers in Law Enforcement (3 hours)
Surveys the use and potential of computers in law enforcement agencies, the ethical and legal problems confronting society and police agencies occasioned by the use of computers as information gathering and storage instruments, and the advantage of using computers in research and agency operations. Students will learn to use computers for link network analysis, crime mapping, traffic analysis and accident plotting, crime analysis and other functions relating to the administration/operation of a law enforcement agency.
Prerequisites: CIT105, 111 or 205, ENF150, or permission of Instructor. Offered Fall.
ENF 237 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation (3 hours)
Explores the fundamentals of criminal investigative techniques including initial response to the crime scene, location and recognition of evidence, interviewing, sketching, collection and transpiration of evidence, report writing and court testimony.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Fall.
ENF 239 Applied Criminal Investigation and Criminalistics (3 hours)
Emphasizes the investigation of specific crimes including Homicide, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Auto Theft and Arson. Students will investigate a "mock" crime scene, collect and analyze evidence obtained and present their investigation in a "moot" court.
Prerequisite: ENF237. Offered Spring.
COR 230 Agency Management (3 hours)
Analyzes some of the distinct differences between public and private management. Covers the theory of controlling, organizing, planning, directing and assembling resources. Students will develop a course project designed to cover these concepts.
Prerequisites: JUS110, MGT201. Offered Spring.
JUS 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
Analyzes the Criminal Justice System and its major subsystems: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Emphasizes structure and functions of the various components and their interactions. Introduces the basics of criminal justice research through the use of the collection of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service and other professional sources of information.
Offered Fall and Spring.
JUS 201 Criminal Law (3 hours)
Analyzes criminal laws from their development under common law to their present day applicability under constitutional and statutory standards, with special emphasis on practice with the Ohio Revised Code.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Fall.
JUS 202 Criminal Procedures (3 hours)
Explores the constitutional and legal ramifications affecting the procedure of criminal arrest, search, seizure, and evidence.
Prerequisite: JUS201. Offered Spring.
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 hours)
Introduces the basic concepts of sociological study, elements of social life, social patterns and institutions, and the process of maintenance and change in society.
Offered Fall and Spring.