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Police Science - A.A.S. Degree Program (Career)

Application Code 246

For curriculum information, contact the Social Sciences and Teacher Education Division–Room ST-149–443-518-1620.

The Police Science A.A.S. degree prepares graduates to function as entry-level police officers with the Howard County Police Department. The curriculum is a partnership between Howard Community College and the Howard County Police Department, and is designated specifically for recruits employed by the Howard County Police Department. Police recruits will complete 22-24 credits of required general education and 39 credits of police science courses in the Police Academy program run by the Howard County Police Department in accordance with the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) standards.

General Education Core

Composition

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3

Humanities, Arts and Literature

Course NumberTitleCredits
SPCH-110Interpersonal Communication

3

Social Sciences

Course NumberTitleCredits
SOCI-102Social Problems

3

Science

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-105Environmental Science

3

BIOL-115Environmental Science Laboratory

1

Mathematics

Course NumberTitleCredits
-Mathematics Core Course

3-5

Interdisciplinary

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY-126Introduction to the Internet

1

HEED-106Introduction to Stress Management

1

HEED-110Introduction to Personal Wellness

1

HEED-112First Aid & Safety

3

Required Courses Related to Major

Course NumberTitleCredits
CRIM-101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRIM-110Criminal Investigation

3

CRIM-120Patrol Operations

3

CRIM-126Vehicle Law and Accident Investigation

3

CRIM-128Emergency Vehicle Operations

3

CRIM-130Police Defensive Tactics

5

CRIM-132Police Arsenal and Procedures

5

CRIM-190Criminal Justice Internship I

3-4

CRIM-200Law Enforcement and the Community

3

CRIM-201Introduction to Criminal Law

3

CRIM-210Evidence and Procedure

3

CFOR-120Computer Forensics Basic Concepts

1

Total Credit Hours: 61-63