Academics
Law Enforcement Certificate
The mission of the Law Enforcement certificate is to prepare graduates for employment in the law enforcement field by educating them in the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to prepare them to enter into the law enforcement field.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 30
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CRJ 110 | INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| CRJ 112 | POLICE OPERATIONS | 3 |
| CRJ 118 | JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | 3 |
| CRJ 130 | INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION | 3 |
| CRJ 225 | CRIMINAL LAW | 3 |
| CRJ 227 | ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | 3 |
| CRJ 230 | COURT PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE | 3 |
| CRJ 250 | POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| CRJ 201 or | INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE or | 3 |
| CRJ 121 | PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| APPROVED ELECTIVE * | 3 |
* Approved Elective are such courses as CRJ 111, 114, 212, 213, and 235
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CRJ 110; CRJ 112; CRJ 130; CRJ 118 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CRJ 230; CRJ 225; CRJ 121; CRJ 250 |
| Summer Semester | CRJ 201 or 227; Approved Elective |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Pathway:
Law Enforcement Services