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Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
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Associate in Applied Science (081)
This program prepares students for careers in law enforcement agencies such as municipal police departments, county sheriffs’ departments, state police and private security concerns. The program includes general education courses and provides an emphasis on criminal justice courses and supportive social science courses.
Nature of Work and Employment
Law enforcement majors pursue careers as municipal police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, state troopers and private security guards. The job market in law enforcement is closely tied to legislation to fund it. If funding of tax supported law enforcement does not meet society’s demand for law enforcement, growth will occur in the market for trained personnel in private security.
Special Considerations
Law enforcement students should cultivate their communications skills. Much of effective law enforcement is based on the communication skills of arresting officers. Students should also be aware of the strength and agility standards required of applicants by law enforcement agencies in Illinois. The College offers a wide range of physical education courses and a super circuit fitness center for those who are concerned about meeting these requirements. Younger students should seriously consider studying for a bachelor’s degree as the job market for law enforcement majors is competitive. A.A.S. graduates over 25 years of age may continue their education to a bachelor’s degree in the Board of Trustees (BOT) program which is designed to serve those who cannot go away to a university. Information on the BOT is available in Sauk’s counseling office.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Counseling Office, 815/835-6208. |
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