Program checklist · Certificate

Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Certificate

Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program

Award: Certificate
Credential class: ceterms:Certificate
Total credits (published): 32
Catalog edition: College Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type: degree-program
Description: The Certificate in Law Enforcement demonstrates a commitment toexcellence by creating an innovative program that meets the needs ofthe diverse population in the Mohawk Valley. This certificate programis designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement. The33 credit-hour program enables students to complete Phase I of basicpolice training under the direction of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Although the program does not guarantee employment into a police department, all academic, practical, and physical fitness requirements will be met. This will provide graduates a competitive edge over other applicants as their qualifications will offer savings to hiring departments and agencies.

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 193283
CourseShelf checklist: CK_193283_9558e1da
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

First Semester

4 items

LE 121
Principles of Law for Police Officers
Not resolved to a course
6
LE 122
Techniques of Investigation
Not resolved to a course
7
LE 123
Policing in the Community
Not resolved to a course
3
PE 154
Fitness Center
Not resolved to a course
1

Second Semester

5 items

LE 118
Police Procedures - Basic
Not resolved to a course
5
LE 119
Police Procedures - Intermediate
Not resolved to a course
4
LE 120
Police Procedures - Advanced
Not resolved to a course
5
PE 155
Police Fitness Training
Not resolved to a course
0.5
PE 162
Self Defense
Not resolved to a course
0.5

Note

0 items

Program Goals and Outcomes

14 items

Prepare students to enter the field of Law Enforcement
Not resolved to a course
Graduates of the program will enter into a career in Law Enforcement or related fields.
Not resolved to a course
Graduates will indicate satisfaction with preparation.
Not resolved to a course
Prepare students to speak and write effectively
Not resolved to a course
Students will demonstrate their ability to research, write, and document clear reports.
Not resolved to a course
Students will demonstrate their ability to devise and confidently deliver clear oral reports.
Not resolved to a course
Prepare students to interact in a diverse population
Not resolved to a course
Student will demonstrate their understanding and respect for diverse points of view.
Not resolved to a course
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the diverse cultures and communities that comprise US society.
Not resolved to a course
Prepare students to analyze quantitative information, and think critically
Not resolved to a course
Students will be able to read, interpret, and use social science data skillfully.
Not resolved to a course
Prepare students to demonstrate information literacy
Not resolved to a course
Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
Not resolved to a course
Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
Not resolved to a course

Gainful Employment Information

0 items

Source. Mohawk Valley Community College, catalog College Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.mvcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=270&returnto=235. Captured page pages/0138.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.