Law Enforcement Major Completion Program for Licensed Peace Officers
This program is designed for licensed peace officers interested in completing a bachelor's degree in law enforcement on campus. Students interested in enrolling in the online program should go to http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/explore/slc/peaceofficers/programreqs.html.
Program Admission Requirements
- Must be a licensed peace officer (active or inactive) with a two-year degree from an accredited college or university;
- Must have completed 30 general education semester credits, including two writing courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale;
- Must be admitted to Metropolitan State University.
Required Courses (26 credits)
- CJS 200 Literature in Criminal Justice (prerequisite for all criminal justice and law enforcement courses)
- LAWE 301 Community-oriented Policing
- CJS 320 Applied Criminology
- CJS 360 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice
- CJS 375 Criminal Justice Ethics
- CJS 483 Research Seminar in Criminal Justice
- CJS 490 Criminal Justice Capstone
Major Electives (22 credits)
Electives are selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor. In general, electives may include law enforcement or criminal justice courses, courses in other disciplines focusing on professional development, course requirements for a minor or certificate, and/or evaluation of prior learning.
Credit and Residency Requirements
Students in the criminal justice major program must complete a minimum of 24 credits of their major requirements and/or major electives at Metropolitan State University. In addition, students must complete at least 30 credits at Metropolitan State University in order to graduate.