Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement (AAS)

Associate of Applied Science
General Education Requirements Credit Hours
CIS 101 Computers for Learning 3

COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
ENG 110 Writing I 3
IDS 110 Student Success 2
PSY 121 Introductory Psychology 3
PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship 3
Mathematical Sciences: Select three (3) credit hours
  • MGT 130 Business Mathematics OR
  • MTH 100 Intermediate Applied Mathematics or higher (except MTH 197 Introductory Topics in Mathematics or MTH 297 Mathematic Topics in Globalization)
3
General Education Total 20
POST Law Enforcement Academy Training Requirements Credit Hours
The following courses must be completed in compliance with the Missouri Department of Public Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program.
LWE 190 Basic Law Enforcement Academy I 9
LWE 191 Basic Law Enforcement Academy II 9
Law Enforcement Academy Total 18
Law Enforcement Requirements Credit Hours
LWE 297 Law Enforcement Capstone (Capstone course) 1
Select 21 credit hours from any CRM or LWE course. 21
Law Enforcement Core Total 22
Law Enforcement (AAS) Degree Credit Hours
Total Hours Required 60

Degree Notes:

  • Math requirements exclude MTH 197 and MTH 297.
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math regardless of placement.
  • Electives must be approved by the department.
  • Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university before completing courses at MSU-WP.
  • Credit for LWE 190 and LWE 191 is awarded to the student enrolled in the AAS in Law Enforcement degree program following the successful completion of these course in compliance with the Missouri Department of Public Safety Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program.
  • Information about the 700-Hour Basic Peace Officer Academy may be found at https://mosheriffs.com/academy/
  • Students may take general education courses prior to completing the academy coursework.