Program: Criminal Justice Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training - Certificate of Achievement - Delta College

Apr 13, 2025

2017-2018

Program Code: CSZ.35725

The Delta College Criminal Justice program is designed to give you specialized knowledge of the criminal justice field combined with a broad general educational background. The program offers theoretical, practical, and technical instruction designed to meet an ever-increasing demand and continuous upgrading of personnel by law enforcement agencies. As a graduate of this program, depending on the option chosen, you would be prepared to seek employment as a police officer, private security, or prepare for careers in federal government, pre-law and many other related careers.

Fall First Year:

CJ 101 - Police Recruit Training Credits: 6
LWA 280 - Self-Defense/Fitness Credits: 2
LWT 175 - Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care Credits: 3
OAT 153 - Police Report Writing Credits: 1

Total Semester Credits: 12

Total Credits: 12

Notations

A grade of "C" (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the certificate.
Courses are taken concurrently and together make up the Basic Police Training (B.P.T.) Academy. For information about B.P.T. students should contact the Delta College Police Academy (N-102, Main campus; phone 989-686-9108).
Employment within the Criminal Justice field may be delayed or denied depending on a history of convictions involving felonies, misdemeanors, and/or involving controlled substances.
LWA 280 fulfills the 2 credit LW requirement for the Associate Degree.
File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar's Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation. See Graduation Requirements .
Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.