Law Enforcement Investigation

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Law Enforcement Investigation is designed to prepare the law enforcement officer to become a specialist in the investigation of criminal activity and to successfully assist in prosecution. Courses address case management, legal aspects of interviewing, search and seizure, and courtroom presentations. Students will demonstrate skills related to these areas in a crime scene scenario.

Details

Field of Interest

Behavioral Science and Human Services

Degree Type

Certificate of Completion (CCL)

Academic Plan

Law Enforcement Investigation (CER)

Academic Plan Code

5899N

Total credits required

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Spring 2022

Admission criteria

Student must be Law Enforcement personnel or have permission of Program Director.

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

Describe the skills needed to manage investigative case assignments.
Describe techniques for investigating specific categories of crime.
Describe the legal requirements for conducting searches.
Describe the legal requirements for conducting interviews, as well as the personal attributes of the officer necessary for a successful interview.
Describe the requirements for a complete investigative report.
Describe proper preparation for court testimony and proper behavior when testifying.
Describe motions and legal proceedings involved in court presentations.
Demonstrate the correct method of preserving and seizing computer evidence.
Demonstrate skills required to investigate and report a crime scene, including proper decision making regarding legal aspects.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

$62,670 Show expanded career information for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$88,140 Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$68,060 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Private Detectives and Investigators

$51,140 Show expanded career information for Private Detectives and Investigators

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
LET225 or (LET225AA and LET225AB and LET225AC and LET225AD and LET225AE and LET225AF and LET225AG) or (LET254 and LET255)	Criminal Investigations Certification or (Criminal Investigations Certification I and Criminal Investigations Certification II and Criminal Investigations Certification III and Criminal Investigations Certification IV and Criminal Investigations Certification V and Criminal Investigations Certification VI and Criminal Investigations Certification VII) or (Criminal Investigations Detective I and Criminal Investigations Detective II)	Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LET225AA, LET225AB, LET225AC, LET225AD, LET225AE, and LET225AF. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LET254.		6

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=167445).

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