Program Description
Graduates of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) Basic Police Training will earn eleven (11) college credit hours and be awarded a Criminal Justice Certificate of Proficiency (C.P.) from SAU Tech. The eleven (11) hours will be accepted toward the requirements for the Law Enforcement Technical Certificate In order to obtain the technical certificate, students will be required to complete MATH 1023-Math Reasoning and ENGL 1113-Composition I. The remaining six (6) hours needed to complete the technical certificate will be awarded to ALETA graduates through SAU Tech’s prior learning assessment (PLA) program.
ALETA graduates who receive the Law Enforcement Technical Certificate can continue their college education by completing required hours through SAU Tech’s Professional Studies Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree (Law Enforcement Emphasis). The focus area includes 28 credit hours in law enforcement and 32 hours in General Education (Internet available).
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this certificate.
General Requirements
- This certificate requires successful completion of 22 credit hours.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Program Requirements
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
| CJ 1003 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LE 1033 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Choose four (4) hours from these courses:
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
| CJ 2013 | Criminal Evidence Procedures | 3 |
| LE 1023 | Criminal Evidence Procedures | 3 |
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Total Credit Hours: 22