Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed to give the prospective peace officer the academic and ‘hands-on’ skills training necessary to qualify for licensure in Minnesota. Both the academic training and clinical skills training are integrated and offered on campus. Upon completion of the program, students will have received the academic and skills training needed to take the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) exam. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees range from 64 to 85 credits and include at least 18 semester credits of general education. Students must select courses from at least three goal areas of the MnTC.

Program modules

The following are required for the 72-credit AAS degree: COMM1415 Public Speaking 3cr, ENGL1460 Technical Writing 3cr, ITEC1430 Introduction to Computer 3cr, LENF1604 Minnesota Criminal Code 3cr, LENF1607 Introduction Criminal Justice/Patrol Procedures 3cr, LENF1616 Juvenile Justice/Juvenile Law 3cr, LENF1621 Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement 2cr, LENF1623 First Responder 3cr LENF1629 Diversity/Community Policing/Domestic Abuse and Victimization 4cr, LENF2602 Police Report Writing/Employment Prep 3cr, LENF2606 Firearms/Officer Survival Tactics 4cr, LENF2607 Criminal Investigation/Collection and Preservation 4cr, LENF2608 Hwy Safety/Accident Investigation 4cr, LENF2612 Police Tactical Management Training 4cr, LENF2617 Use of Force Management Training 4cr, LENF2619 Law Enforcement Leadership/Ethics 3cr, LENF2620 Tactical Communications/Relations 4cr, LENF2621 Traffic Law/Traffic Stops 3cr, LENF2627 Criminal Procedure/Civil Process 3cr, LENF9900 Law Enforcement Defensive Driving 0cr, PHED1406 Physical Training/Use of Force Training 3cr, POLS2401 Constitutional Law 3cr, PSYC1445 General Psychology or SOCS1402 3cr. General Education/Technical Electives: LENF2704 Practicum 3-4cr, PHED1411 Open Water Scuba 2cr, PHED1412 Open Water Scuba Diving Lab 1cr, PHED1413 Advanced Scuba Diving 2cr, PHED1414 Scuba Ice Diving 2cr, PHIL1440 Ethics 3cr, POLS1460 Constitutional Democracy and Government 3cr, SOCS1402 Social Problems 3cr, SOCS1405 Critical Thinking in Society 3cr. Prerequisites or appropriate assessment scores: ENGL0350 College Prep Writing 2cr, READ0355 College Prep Reading 2cr.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a high school diploma or GED. If they don't have a high school diploma or GED, they must prove ability to benefit from post-high school education by scoring at a federally established level on an approved test. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 500.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Alexandria Technical College

Department name

Alexandria Technical College