Law Enforcement 

Associate in Applied Science Degree - LAWF.AAS.C44

The Law Enforcement curriculum is designed to meet the needs of two groups of students: those who plan to work with public or private agencies concerned with maintaining public safety and those already employed by law enforcement agencies who wish to update skills and knowledge.

KCC also offers a Criminal Justice transfer program. Students should see the criminal justice/law enforcement coordinator to determine which program best suits their needs. Law Enforcement graduates are generally prepared to enter law enforcement programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.

Law Enforcement Major (10 courses)
Credit hours: 30

  • LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • LAWF 1613 - Police Operations & Services
  • LAWF 1713 - Basic Criminal Law
  • LAWF 1723 - Criminal Evidence & Procedures
  • LAWF 1733 - Criminal Investigation
  • LAWF 1753 - Juvenile Delinquency
  • LAWF 2513 - Criminology
  • LAWF 2623 - Organization & Administration
  • LAWF 2713 - Community-Oriented Policing
  • LAWF 2723 - Introduction to Corrections

General Education (6 courses)
Credit hours: 18

Complete both sub-requirements:

  1. Communications - 9 credit hours
    • * SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
      In addition, choose TWO of the following four courses:
    • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
    • * ENGL 1613 - English I
    • * ENGL 1623 - English II
    • * BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
  2. Social and Behavioral Science - 9 credit hours
    • * PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology
    • * PLSC 1513 - American Government
    • * SOCY 2513 - Sociology

Humanities/Social and Behavioral Science
or Mathematics Elective (5 courses)
Credit hours: 16

Choose 16 credit hours of courses from any elective area or LAWF prefix.1 A maximum of two (2) credit hours can come from physical education activity courses.

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 64

*Course has prerequisite.

1PEPC 1308 and/or PEPC 1318 may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Law Enforcement A.A.S — Suggested course sequence

Fall
LAWF 1513 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1613 3 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1613 3 cr. hrs.
* PSYC 1813 3 cr. hrs.
ELECTIVES 4 cr. hrs.

Spring
LAWF 1713 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1753 3 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1623 3 cr. hrs.
* PLSC 1513 3 cr. hrs.
ELECTIVES 4 cr. hrs.

Fall
LAWF 1723 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2513 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2723 3 cr. hrs.
* SPCH 1553 3 cr. hrs.
ELECTIVES 4 cr. hrs.

Spring
LAWF 1733 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2623 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2713 3 cr. hrs.
* SOCY 2513 3 cr. hrs.
ELECTIVES 4 cr. hrs.

Advanced Certificate in Law Enforcement - LAWF.CRT.C94

Upon completion of this program, the graduate is prepared for employment in a wide variety of positions in the law enforcement field.

This certificate is a gainful employment program and KCC is required to provide cost, completion and occupation information about it. 

Law Enforcement Major (10 courses)
Credit hours: 30

  • LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • LAWF 1613 - Police Operations & Services
  • LAWF 1713 - Basic Criminal Law
  • LAWF 1723 - Criminal Evidence & Procedures
  • LAWF 1733 - Criminal Investigation
  • LAWF 1753 - Juvenile Delinquency
  • LAWF 2513 - Criminology
  • LAWF 2623 - Organization & Administration
  • LAWF 2713 - Community-Oriented Policing
  • LAWF 2723 - Introduction to Corrections

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 30

*Course has prerequisite.

Law Enforcement
Advanced Certificate

Suggested course sequence

Fall
LAWF 1513 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1613 3 cr. hrs.

Spring
LAWF 1713 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1753 3 cr. hrs.

Fall
LAWF 1723 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2513 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2723 3 cr. hrs.

Spring
LAWF 1733 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2623 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2713 3 cr. hrs.

Certificate Options in Law Enforcement

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the law enforcement field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Basic Law Enforcement Principles (6 hours)
Curriculum code: C94A
LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1613 - Police Operations & Services 3 cr. hrs.

Laws and Evidentiary Procedures (6 hours)
Curriculum code: C94B
LAWF 1713 - Basic Criminal Law 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1723 - Criminal Evidence & Procedures 3 cr. hrs.

Relationships and Juveniles (6 hours)
Curriculum code: C94C
LAWF 1753 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr hrs.
LAWF 2713 - Community-Oriented Policing 3 cr hrs.

Crime, Criminals, and Corrections (9 hours)
Curriculum code: C94D
LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2513 - Criminology 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2723 - Introduction to Corrections 3 cr. hrs.

Investigation & Organization (12 hours)
Curriculum code: C94E
LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1733 - Criminal Investigation 3 cr. hrs.
* LAWF 2413 - Computer Crime Investigation 3 cr. hrs.
* LAWF 2623 - Organization & Administration 3 cr. hrs.

Private Security (9 hours)
Curriculum code: C94F
LAWF 1513 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 1713 - Basic Criminal Law 3 cr. hrs.
LAWF 2733 - Private Security 3 cr. hrs.

Additional program information

All criminal justice/law enforcement courses at KCC are taught by law enforcement professionals with advanced degrees and certification in the subject matter.

Those who complete the Private Security course are eligible for certification from the state of Illinois.