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Maria Andrade-Hernandez
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Los Angeles
Rio Hondo College
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Bridgette Hernandez
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Program Details
Modern Policing
New Program
Modern Policing (210560)
08/18/25
The Associate of Science Degree in Modern Policing is designed to prepare students for a career as a peace officer. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to law enforcement education, integrating academic knowledge with practical skills and ethical considerations. The curriculum includes courses in psychology, communications, history, ethnic studies, law, and subjects that foster critical thinking and emotional intelligence. The program aligns with the California Assembly Bill 89 requirements, which mandate higher education standards for peace officers, including the development of culturally competent, equity-minded, and resilient law enforcement professionals. The degree also aims to facilitate transfer to a baccalaureate program and provides pathways for credit for prior learning, ensuring that students with relevant law enforcement or military experience can maximize their educational and professional opportunities.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Modern Policing, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Completers projected is 80
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Modern Policing Degree program provides comprehensive education and training for students aspiring to enter law enforcement or related fields. It includes a robust curriculum aligned with California’s model curricula (MC), ensuring students are well-prepared to transfer to four-year institutions. The program integrates foundational courses in psychology, sociology, communications, and criminal justice, allowing students to fulfill general education requirements while gaining specialized knowledge in policing. This approach facilitates academic growth and offers a clear pathway to baccalaureate programs in criminal justice, public administration, or related fields.
The program also focuses on developing essential skills for effective law enforcement practice, such as critical thinking, communication, and ethical reasoning. Students acquire necessary competencies through targeted coursework and experiential learning opportunities like simulations and internships, including report writing, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes civic education by incorporating ethics, law, and social justice courses, fostering a deep understanding of civic duty and ethical considerations. The program is specifically designed to address local law enforcement needs, engaging with regional police departments and community organizations to ensure graduates are well-equipped to serve their communities effectively, with a strong focus on community engagement, diversity, inclusion, and modern policing strategies.
Course Units and Hours
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53
53
Course Report
The Associate of Science Degree in Modern Policing is designed to prepare students for a career as a peace officer. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to law enforcement education, integrating academic knowledge with practical skills and ethical considerations. The curriculum includes courses in psychology, communications, history, ethnic studies, law, and subjects that foster critical thinking and emotional intelligence. The program aligns with the California Assembly Bill 89 requirements, which mandate higher education standards for peace officers, including the development of culturally competent, equity-minded, and resilient law enforcement professionals. The degree also aims to facilitate transfer to a baccalaureate program and provides pathways for credit for prior learning, ensuring that students with relevant law enforcement or military experience can maximize their educational and professional opportunities.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Modern Policing, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
AJ 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3.0 AJ 102 Criminal Procedures 3.0 AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3.0 AJ 105 Community Relations/Multicultural Issues Within Public Service 3.0 AJ 106 Criminal Law I* 3.0 AJ 207 Juvenile Law and Procedure 3.0 AJ 208 Principles of Investigation 3.0 ART 108 The Art of Mexico 3.0 EGSS 110 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3.0 ENGL 101 College Composition and Research* 3.5 3.5 ENGL 201 Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking* 3.5 OR ENGL 201H Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking Honors* 3.5 3.0 CD 208 Child, Family, and Community 3.0 OR SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology 3.0 3.0 PSY 101 Introductory Psychology 3.0 OR PSY 101H Introductory Psychology Honors* 3.0 4.0 MATH 130 Statistics* 4.0 OR MATH 130H Statistics Honors* 4.0 OR PSY 190 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences* 4.0 3.0 SPCH 101 Public Speaking 3.0 OR SPCH 101H Public Speaking Honors* 3.0 PHIL 120 Introduction to Ethics 3.0 SPCH 150 Intercultural Communication 3.0 Total: 53.0 | |||
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There are no other colleges in our area currently offering this degree.
There are no other colleges in our area currently offering this degree.
annual enrollment projected 1800
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Submission Details
04/29/25 - 10:47 PM
05/05/25 - 02:26 PM by Gray Rakow
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Gray Rakow Super User · 05/05/25
Advisory committee minutes were uploaded to the application once received by the college.
Gray Rakow Super User · 05/02/25
As required by the LARC Program Recommendation Process, which is outlined on the LARC Program Recommendation webpage (https://losangelesrc.org/program-recommendation/), the LA Workforce Council Voting Members must be included in the collegial consultation process for new programs. If you have not already done so, please reach out to the LAWC voting members at colleges with similar programs (per your issued LMI report from LA COE) within the next week to ensure that any concerns or questions may be addressed prior to the upcoming business meeting. The current voting members are always available in the Resources section of the LARC Program Recommendation webpage. Please feel free to reach out with any questions (grakow@pasadena.edu).