Law Enforcement

ATU Ozark | Law Enforcement

The law enforcement program provides students the skill set and knowledge necessary to prepare to enter the law enforcement field as well as provide promotional opportunities for those currently employed in law enforcement.

Spicer David
Spicer Program Chair (479) 508-8500 ext. 6645 dspicer1@atu.edu

 

Allied Health Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

CAREER OPTIONS

You could work as a(n):

  • Corrections Officer
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Game Warden
  • Jailer
  • Police Officer

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Arkansas State Police
  • Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
  • Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
  • Johnson County Sheriff’s Department
  • Oklahoma Department of Corrections

 Credentials that stack with this degree:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Incorporation of more kinesthetic learning opportunities into existing courses.
  • Mock crime scene processing.
  • Role-playing exercises to emphasize learning in critical incident management and de-escalation strategies.

 

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Apply ethical reasoning to make sound decisions within the context of the criminal justice system.
  • Demonstrate proficient communication skills appropriate for entry-level criminal justice professions: Verbal (V) and Written (W).
  • Differentiate components of the criminal justice system.
  • Evaluate opposing arguments for the role of police in society.
  • Explain the use of discretion within the criminal justice system.
  • Summarize the history, theories, policies and practices of the criminal justice system.