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Aug 05, 2025
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SGPS Catalog 2025-2026
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement (B.S.)
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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement (LE) is a joint degree program between Elizabethtown College and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy for professionals who have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and have completed at least one year of law enforcement service with arrest authority. Under this joint degree program, matriculated and degree-seeking students may count the credits earned through PSP as on-campus residency. Students benefit from using academy training and work experience as credits earned toward the degree requirements.
For individuals who are seeking career opportunities beyond the Pennsylvania State Police Training and Education program, this program integrates a comprehensive curriculum that combines police academy training, and theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for advanced careers in policing, investigations, and public safety. Graduates will be equipped with critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and leadership skills to excel in various law enforcement roles. This degree provides a solid foundation for those who serve and protect their communities.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to:
- Demonstrate clear and professional written and verbal communication across a variety of audiences and contexts.
- Apply active listening and conflict resolution techniques to foster productive discussions and teamwork.
- Analyze complex social issues using logical reasoning, ethical perspectives, and evidence-based approaches.
- Apply reflective practices and a commitment to lifelong learning to navigate career and societal changes.
- Demonstrate inclusive and respectful interactions by analyzing diverse perspectives and cultural contexts.
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Courses completed through PSP:
- LE 1200: Foundations of Criminal Justice and Professional Policing 4.00 credits
- LE 1300: Legal Writing and Professional Law Enforcement Documentation (meets Power of Language AU) 4.00 credits
- LE 1500: Applied Forensics and Tactical Evidence Management 4.00 credits
- LE 1700: Criminal Law, Criminology, and Constitutional Policing (meets Social World AU) 4.00 credits
- LE 2250: Tactical Policing, Victimology, and Justice Response (meets Values, Choice and Justice AU) 4.00 credits
- LE 2100: Foundations of American Law and Traffic Enforcement 4.00 credits
- LE 2300: Crisis Response, De-Escalation Communication, Community Engagement, and Corrections Continuum 4.00 credits
- LE 2500: Specialized Policing Practices and Research Applications (meets Math Analysis AU) 4.00 credits
- LE 2700: Juvenile Justice, Child Protection, and Youth Engagement in Law Enforcement 4.00 credits
- LE 3300: Addiction, Mental Health, and Officer Wellness in Law Enforcement & Society 4.00 credits
- LE 3500: Tactical Policing, Advanced Weapons Training, and Decision-Making in American Law Enforcement 4.00 credits
- LE 3700: Law Enforcement Ethics, Legal Procedures, and the American Justice System 4.00 credits
- LE 4500: Applied Law Enforcement Operations Senior Seminar 4.00 credits
- LE 4700: Internship (1 year work experience) 12.00 credits
Required courses to be taken at Elizabethtown College:
Students are required to select courses from each of the following categories to fulfill the major core requirements. Communications (choose two):
Human-Centered Approach (choose one):
Common Core Requirements to be taken at Elizabethtown:
* AU = Area of Understanding Notes:
Remaining credits to reach 125 total can be taken as free electives. Due to the replication of course content, students are prohibited from taking the following courses at Elizabethtown College: - IDC 3150: Victimology
- CJ 1150: Criminology
- CJ 1170: Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System
- CJ 2520: Juvenile Law and Justice
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