Technical Certificate
Police Science
Police Science Course Descriptions
Dean: Dr. Chuck Wilson
Program Coordinator: Donald Alsdurf
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
Certificate Required Courses |
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| CRJS 101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice** |
3 |
| Total |
7-8 |
Select three of the following |
| PSYC 101 |
Psychology |
3 |
| SOSC 107 |
Sociology |
3 |
| SPCH 151 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| VTSP 101 |
Victimology |
3 |
| VTSP 103 |
Family Violence |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Select five of the following |
| CRJS 112 |
Police Organization and Administration |
3 |
| CRJS 201 |
Criminal Investigation I |
3 |
| CRJS 202 |
Criminal Investigation II* |
3 |
| CRJS 203 |
Criminal Law I |
3 |
| CRJS 204 |
Criminal Law I* |
3 |
| SOSC 134 |
Criminology* |
3 |
| SOSC 207 |
Urban Sociology* |
3 |
| SOSC 209 |
Social Problems* |
3 |
| VTSP 104 |
Rape and Child Abuse |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Total for a Technical Certificate in Police Science |
31-32 |
*See course description for prerequisite.