Modern Policing - AS
A.S. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 47.0 credits
The Modern Policing Degree offers comprehensive multidisciplinary coursework designed for those seeking certification through California Peace Officers Standards (POST). In accordance with California Penal Code Section 13511.1, study of law, criminal justice theories, psychology, sociology, communication studies, ethnic studies, and additional multidisciplinary coursework provides students with the development of critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Officers who complete this degree should effectively possess the following characteristics: A culturally-competent and equity-minded peace officer who demonstrates critical thinking, is an effective communicator, and maintains resiliency throughout their career as a peace officer within the State of California. The Modern Policing Degree is a core requirement in addition to the Basic POST certified academy.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Policing Degree Requirements: Complete all of the following | 47 | |
| Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| ADJ 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 1517 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| ADJ 2002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| List A - Choose 1 course | 3 | |
| ADJ 1503 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| ADJ 1505 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| ADJ 2526 | Criminal Court Process | 3 |
| List B - Complete all courses: Complete all of the following | 35 | |
| ADJ 1301 | Ethical Reasoning in the Justice System | 3 |
| ART 1070 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMS 1038 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECE 1003 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 1003 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 1003 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 1003 | Introduction to Social Justice | 3 |