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Career options 
Prepare for a career in law enforcement and justice administration with this program. This is an ideal program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the law enforcement field. The program also meets the specific entry-level requirements for becoming a law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois.
Take courses in criminal justice, criminal law, juvenile justice, forensics, corrections, patrol procedures, organized crime and more. All classes are taught by expert instructors who have practical knowledge and experience in their respective fields.
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to serve the needs of individuals who are seeking a career in law enforcement and to meet the specific entry-level requirements to be a law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois.
This multi-disciplinary curriculum provides a general education as well as specialized training. Students who successfully complete the initial 30-31 credit hours of this program may continue on with the law enforcement career track (Year 2).
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| LEJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LEJ 116 | Forensics I | 3 |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology+ | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| LEJ 201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LEJ 205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| PHI 101 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology+ | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| LEJ 104 | Corrections | 3 |
| LEJ 135 | Patrol Procedures | 4 |
| LEJ 210 | Criminology | 3 |
| LEJ 214 | Community Policing | 3 |
| LEJ 216 | Investigative Process | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| EMG, KIN or LEJ electives | 6 | |
| LEJ 200 | Leadership and Ethics for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| LEJ 202 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| LEJ 225 | Crisis Intervention Communication in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Placement into college-level mathematics without support.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMG 131 | Public Safety Dispatcher I | 3 |
| EMG 231 | Public Safety Dispatcher II | 3 |
| KIN 100 | Physical Fitness I | 1 |
| LEJ 107 | Vice and Drug Control | 3 |
| LEJ 138 | Defensive Techniques | 3 |
| LEJ 217 | Forensics II | 4 |
| LEJ 218 | Forensics III | 4 |
| LEJ 295 | Forensics IV | 3 |
| LEJ 299 | Law Enforcement Internship | 3 |
Students will:
For more information about law enforcement training at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.