Police Science, A.A.S.

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: POLI.AAS/43.0107

CREDITS REQUIRED: 61

DIVISION: Health Professions and Public Safety

CONTACT: CRJS@kckcc.edu

KBOR Program Alignment: The Kansas City Kansas Community College Police Science program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 43.0107: Criminal Justice/Police Science. A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

This program is ideal for students interested in entering the workforce. Please note that students must complete a state-approved Law Enforcement Cadet Training Academy (KLECT) to earn the AAS.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

No requirements for admission to the program.
Contact program coordinator for program-specific advising.

College Requirements

BLUE 0101 - Freshman Seminar - Bettering Life Utilizing Education (SGE) 070 - 1 Credit Hours

General Requirements

ENGL 0101 - Composition I (T►) (SGE)010 - 3 Credit Hours
COMS 0151 - Public Speaking (SGE) 020 - 3 Credit Hours
OR
COMS 0201 - Interpersonal Communication (SGE) 020 - 3 Credit Hours
MATH 0115 - Statistics (T►) (SGE) 030 & 070 - 3 Credit Hours
History Core Elective Credits / Units: 3
SOSC 0107 - Sociology (T►) (SGE) 050 & 070 - 3 Credit Hours
OR
SOSC 0134 - Criminology (SGE) 050 & 070 - 3 Credit Hours

Total Hours for General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 15

**Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.

Program Requirements

CRJS 0101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (T►) 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0112 - Agency Administration (Police) 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0116 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0117 - Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0118 - Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0201 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0203 - Criminal Law (T►) 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0204 - Criminal Procedure 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0206 - Criminal Justice Interview and Report Writing 3 Credit Hours

Choose 6 credit hours from the following

CRJS 0103 - Police Patrol Procedure 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0121 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0122 - Emergency Management and Disaster Response Recovery 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0202 - Criminal Investigation II 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0207 - Understanding Terrorism & Homeland Security 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0222 - Current Topics in Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0224 - Criminal Justice Capstone 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0225 - Serial Killers: An Analysis of Behavior 3 Credit Hours
CRJS 0227 - Crime Analysis with Crime Mapping 3 Credit Hours

Total Hours for Program Requirements Credit Hours: 33

Advanced Standing Credit Award

CRJS 0299 - KLETC 12 Credit Hours
Completion of Law Enforcement Training Academy Credits / Units: 12

Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Police Science Degree Credit Hours: 61

Course Sequence

Police Science program sequence is subject to change without notice

Police Science - Semester 4

CRJS 0299 - KLETC 12 Credit Hours
CRJS Elective Credits / Units: 3