2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 11, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy, CA


CODE: CRJLETA-CT     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 30     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at https://www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

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.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
  • Computation: CRJ 164
  • Human Relations: CRJ 120

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Employ oral and written communication skills as required by individual law enforcement agencies.
  2. Distinguish among the Nevada Revised Statues and propose the appropriate circumstances for charging specific criminal statutes.
  3. Interpret the U.S. Constitution, Nevada law, and case law as it relates to specific search and seizure issues.
  4. Employ proper firing techniques in use of firearms.
  5. Demonstrate the prescribed use of force in defense tactics and arrest procedures.
  6. Acquire proficiency in physical agility activities as indicated in Nevada POST state regulations.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3


Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.