Law Enforcement Minor (6801) (21 hours)

This minor is offered by the Criminal Justice & Criminology Program as a 21-credit hour interdisciplinary program open to all students. Students majoring in criminal justice and other related fields who have a desire to work in the field of law enforcement (local, county, state, federal) will find this minor of substantial benefit to their future careers. This minor is designed to specifically enhance skills that are critical to the daily operations performed by a professional law enforcement official. Among many available choices, the curriculum offers courses related to management and leadership of a law enforcement entity, effective interpersonal communication skills, basic criminal investigation techniques, and report writing for field professionals.