2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Feb 10, 2025  
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy, AAS [CRJLET-AAS, 61 Total Credits]


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DESCRIPTION

This degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) 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). Testing methodology is structured for an active learning environment which includes written examinations, interactive scenarios, and examination of case studies. Applicants must pass a written examination, oral interview, physical agility test, physical examination, psychological examination, polygraph 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 $375.00 program fee.


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Academic Map: AAS - Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy 21-22  


 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Employ oral and written communication skills as required by individual law enforcement agencies.
  2. Distinguish among the Nevada Revised Statutes 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 defensive tactics and arrest procedures.
  6. Acquire proficiency in physical agility activities as indicated in Nevada POST state regulations.

General Education Requirements (22 Credits)


Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Communications (3 Credits)


Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)


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