Law Enforcement, AAS

General Education Requirements

• CIS 101 - Computers for Learning Credit Hours: 3
• COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 110 - Writing I Credit Hours: 3
• IDS 110 - Student Success Credit Hours: 1-3
• PSY 121 - Introductory Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PLS 101 - American Democracy and Citizenship Credit Hours: 3

POST Law Enforcement Academy Training Requirements

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 Credit Hours: 9
• LWE 191 - Basic Law Enforcement Academy II Credit Hours: 9

Law Enforcement Requirements

• LWE 297 - Law Enforcement Capstone Credit Hours: 1
• Select 21 credit hours from any CRM or LWE course. Credit Hours: 21

Total Credit 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.