Police Science

The Police Science Associate of Applied science is designed to equip certified police officers with a comprehensive knowledge the governmental structures, limitations, and theoretical underpinnings of the American criminal justice system. This curriculum is intended as a terminal occupational degree program for students who are incumbents in government police agencies at the local, state or national level. The balanced liberal arts emphasis of this degree, which includes the study of law, criminal justice, social sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences, natural sciences and general education courses, will provide graduates a broader understanding of the criminal justice system than is currently practical within the confines of police certification or licensure programs.

Additional hours may be required for program requirements for transfer students who are NMGEC complete.

Any student who is ineligible for state, national, or industry licensure or certification is ineligible for entry into this program.