AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Public Safety
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/psarea
CSN SCHOOL: Business, Hospitality & Public Service
CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Criminal Justice & Emergency Services
WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy, CA.
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
CSN CA CRIMINAL JUSTICE: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY: DESCRIPTION
The Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Emphasis prepares students for a career as a peace officer with Nevada law enforcement agencies, as prescribed by the State of Nevada, Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Upon successful completion of the Academy, students will have the ability to take the Nevada POST examination once hired by a law enforcement agency that requires POST certification. Testing methodology is structured for an active learning environment which includes written examinations, interactive scenarios, and examination of case studies. This is a limited entry program. Applicants must pass a written examination, oral interview, physical agility test, physical examination, psychological examination, and possess both a Nevada permit to carry a concealed weapon, as well as a Nevada state driver’s license. Students accepted into the Academy are required to pay a $250.00 program fee.
