Why Law Enforcement specialization?

This program in the field of law enforcement offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning or the option of taking courses at one of our campuses located throughout the US.

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Law Enforcement Specialization Courses

Law enforcement requires you to retain a lot of information in order to effectively handle the situations you encounter in the field. You will need to think back to what you learned in your criminal justice courses and apply those skills and techniques toward your career in the justice system.

Some key courses include:

Crime Scene to Conviction: Critical Skills in Documentation
You will develop skills for proper report writing, including such documents as search warrants, police reports, and case documents. You will evaluate the impact of proper report writing, communication, and documentation on the outcome of legal proceedings, and review the importance of effectively translating written work into courtroom testimony.

Practical Psychology for Law Enforcement
You will examine how principles of psychology relate to law-enforcement work. You will explore fundamental concepts from a policing perspective, focusing on the real-world effects these principles produce on peace officers, their families, and the citizens they serve. You will review the short and long-term physiological and psychological effects of stress, trauma, and occupational experiences unique to the profession.

Legal Code for Law Enforcement
You will review penal statutes covering issues from homicide to misconduct, and will examine legislation and statutes that govern law-enforcement duties and responsibilities. You will learn how laws and procedures apply to specific populations like juveniles and domestic-violence victims.

View courses – Criminal Justice Associate’s degree Law Enforcement specialization

You can begin a career as a peace officer, probation support specialist, public safety specialist, community service officer, or law enforcement officer with your Criminal Justice Associate's degree with a specialization in Law Enforcement.

Law Enforcement specialization Career Outlook

In 2006, law enforcement professionals held more than 861,000 jobs. From 2006 to 2016, the number of people employed in this occupation is expected to increase by 11%. The education you receive from Rasmussen College will get you ready for a wide range of careers.

Here is a snapshot of some possible careers:

Bailiffs: growth +11%, salary: $26,730‡

Correctional officers and jailers: growth +17%, salary: $29,660‡

Police and sheriff’s patrol officers: growth +11%, salary: $38,850*

Transit and railroad police: growth +6%, salary: $37,640‡

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.