Law Enforcement, Option 2 (Police Academy)
A.A. Degree Administration of Justice · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The law enforcement program provides a course of study to prepare students for employment in private and public law enforcement agencies. For specific police academy information and scheduling, (JLE 100, JLE 142, JLE 143, JLE 144) contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. For specific police academy information and scheduling, (AJ 100A) contact the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Define and utilize key terms, concepts, and theories in the criminal justice system.
- Reflect critically on developments in criminal justice policy and the relationship of these policies to the wider political and social environment.
- Compare and evaluate diverse and competing arguments and analysis in disciplinary (justice system) and interdisciplinary contexts.
- Interpret, assess and compare competing types of evidence and data.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing the results of their analysis and conclusions.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| JLE 100 | Basic Police Academy | 22-27 |
| orAJ 100A | Basic Police Academy | 21-24 |
| orJLE 142 | Basic Police Academy Modular Level III | 4 |
| JLE 143 | Basic Police Academy Modular, Level II | 8 |
| JLE 144 | Basic Police Academy Modular, Level I | 13.5 |
| AJ 5 | Introduction to Modern International Terrorism | 3 |
| AJ 19 | Introduction to Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 20 | Juvenile Law and Procedure | 3 |
| AJ 21 | Narcotics and Drug Abuse | 3 |
| AJ 32 | Crime and Delinquency | 3 |
| AJ 173 | Fundamentals of Probation and Parole | 3 |
| AJ 176 | Criminal Street Gangs | 3 |
| AJ 184 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Total | ||