Patrol Peace Officer, AAS

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The Patrol Peace Officer Associate of Applied Science is designed for students who wish to prepare for careers as a Patrol Peace Officer. This is a closed program. Enrollment in this program is limited to cadets accepted by and enrolled in the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy. This program of study includes coursework from the WHP Basic Academy and the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy Credit Diplomas. This program offers coursework intended to satisfy the application requirements for the Applied Management BAS. Students are also eligible for immediate employment.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Criminal Justice website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your College Advisor.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Human & Public Services pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Explain the U.S. and Wyoming criminal justice systems and laws
Develop teamwork through collaboration
Demonstrate critical thinking in practical and theoretical problems specific to the day to day operations of a Peace Officer
Develop decision making processes used in Law Enforcement
Explain ethical standards specific to the day to day operations of a Peace Officer
Identify cultural differences within communities
Justly enforce the law in the State of Wyoming

First Semester

Course Requirements

STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3
CRMJ 1510 - Police Science I Credits: 3
CRMJ 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRMJ 2130 - Criminal Investigation I Credits: 3
CRMJ 2135 - Criminal Investigation II Credits: 3
CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law I Credits: 3

Milestones

Student earns the WHP Basic Academy, CD upon successful completion of the first semester.

Semester Total: 18 credits

Second Semester

Course Requirements

CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I Credits: 3
CRMJ 2280 - Criminal Procedure Credits: 3
CRMJ 2561 - Traffic Law Credits: 3
CRMJ 2555 - Traffic Stops and Officer Safety Credits: 2
CRMJ 2565 - Emergency Vehicle Operations Credits: 1
CRMJ 2575 - Custody and Control Credits: 3
CRMJ 2585 - Crash Investigation Credits: 3

Milestones

Student earns Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy, CD upon successful completion of the second semester.

Semester Total: 18 credits

Third Semester

Course Requirements

COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
CRMJ 2420 - Juvenile Justice Credits: 3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12 credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

CRMJ 1540 - Peace Officer Report Writing Credits: 3
CRMJ 2350 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
CRMJ 2400 - Criminology Credits: 3
STAT 2070 - Intro Statistics for Social Sciences Credits: 4

Milestones

Completion of Patrol Peace Officer, AAS.

Semester Total: 13 credits

Program Total Credits: 61 credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

Additional information on careers in Criminal Justice is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

The Patrol Peace Officer program is intended for students who are wishing to obtain an Applied Management, BAS at LCCC. Most of the potential careers within the Criminal Justice field, including Law Enforcement, Correctional Institutions, Probation and Parole and Pre-Law require you to transfer and continue your education at the next level.

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.