Academic Programs
Overview
The Minnesota West Community and Technical College Peace Officer A.A.S. program is a Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved program and will qualify students for licensing as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota upon completion of the A.A.S. degree.
Locations
Worthington
The curriculum has been designed to meet the learning objectives for Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) and Minnesota State Transfer Pathways for Criminal Justice – Peace Officer.
The program offers small class sizes, individualized attention and is focused on modern 21st-century education and hands-on training that will prepare students for the demands of today’s Peace Officer careers. The program instructors are experienced Peace Officer individuals that have taught in the field and are recognized experts in the areas that they teach.
Students have the option to pursue certification and begin their career upon completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or continuing their education under the transfer pathways.
A separate application and admissions process is required for admission into the Peace Officer Program.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| SOC 1102 | Social Problems OR | 3 |
| SOC 2225 | Abuse in Society | 3 |
| CJS 1101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CMST 1101 | Public Speaking OR | 3 |
| CMST 1103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CJS 1120 | Physical Fitness for Peace Officers I | 2 |
| CJS 1210 | Communication - Relations | 4 |
| CJS 1220 | Criminal Justice and Community | 3 |
| Credits Fall - Year 1 | 18 | |
| Spring - Year 1 | ||
| ENGL 1101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PHIL 2101 | Ethics Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EMS 1110 | Emergency Medical Responder | 2 |
| CJS 1125 | Physical Fitness for Peace Officers II | 1 |
| CJS 1200 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJS 1230 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJS 1240 | Criminal Justice Leadership - Ethics | 3 |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 18 | |
| Summer - Year 1 | ||
| CJS 2235 | Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) | 0 |
| Fall - Year 2 | ||
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| CJS 2224 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 2 |
| CJS 2233 | Firearms - Tactical Management | 4 |
| CJS 2310 | Use of Force | 4 |
| CJS 2400 | Minnesota Statutes | 4 |
| Credits Fall - Year 2 | 18 | |
| Spring - Year 2 | ||
| CJS 2250 | Accident Investigation -Traffic Operations | 4 |
| CJS 2300 | Patrol Operations | 4 |
| CJS 2410 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJS 2420 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJS 2500 | Traffic Stops | 2 |
| CJS 2510 | Crime Scene Processing | 2 |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 18 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 72 |