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Modern Policing

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Submitter's Information

Name

Denise Foley

Title

Dean Business and Career Education

Region

Orange County

College

Santiago Canyon College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Denise Foley

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Modern Policing

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Administration of Justice (210500)

Projected Start Date

02/01/26

Catalog Description

The Associate of Science in Modern Policing program provides a comprehensive law enforcement model that emphasizes community cooperation, public trust, and impartial enforcement of the law. The program is based on community policing, understanding diversity, preventing crime, respect and accountability. The program is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills for a career in law enforcement or related fields. The curriculum covers criminal justice theory, community policing, public service ethics, investigation techniques, and the impact of technology on policing. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

40 per year

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

California's Modern Policing Degree, developed under AB-89, integrates vocational training with academic studies to meet occupational and transfer goals. The program offers courses in areas such as communication, psychology, and ethics to prepare students for law enforcement roles and further education. Aimed at promoting equity and accessibility, it supports career mobility and aligns with the state's Vision 2030 for inclusive education.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

24

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn the Associate of Science in Modern Policing, students must complete 60 credit hours, including core coursework in criminal justice theory, community policing, ethics, and stress management. Students also select electives to tailor their education which include an understanding of family and violence, homeless issues in our community and de-escalation techniques. These requirements prepare students for police academy entry or further studies in criminal justice, positioning them for a successful career in modern policing. 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
Course numberCourse TitleUnitsYear/Semester

Major CORE:  9 Units

CJ101Introduction to Criminal Justice                                                                                     (C-ID AJ 110)3Y1
CJ 115Introduction to Criminal Law                                                                                (C-ID AJ 120; need to submit)3Y1
CJ111Community Relations and Policing                                                                           (C-ID AJ 160; need to submit)3Y1





Major Restrictive Elective Choose one 3 unit Course 

CJ116Legal Aspects of Evidence                                                                                        (C-ID AJ 124; need to submit)3Y2
CJ 113Juvenile Delinquency                                                                                                   (C-ID AJ 220; need to submit)3Y2
PBLC 157Public Service Crisis Intervention 3Y2





Additional Major Requirements: 12 units

PBLC 151Ethics and Professionalism: the High Calling of Public Service                    3Y2
PBLC 156 or CDEV 110Family and Community Violence or                                                                  Child Family and Community3Y2
CJ 117Homeless and Drug Abuse/De-escalation                                                                     (New course in development)3Y2
KIN 160 Stress Management and Personal Wellbeing                                                                                               (New course in development)3Y2




 General Education:   36 units  

ENGL C1000E  ENGL C1000 ENGL C1000HCollege Composition (C-ID ENGL 100)4Y1/S1
ENGL C1001 ENGL C1001HCritical Thinking and Writing (C-ID ENGL 105)4Y1/S2
COMMC1000Public Speaking  (C-ID COMM 110)3Y1
STAT C1000 STAT C1000 STAT C1000EIntroductions to Statistics (C-ID MATH 110)3Y1
MUC 102World Music                                                                                                          3Y2
PHIL 108Ethics (C-ID PHIL 120)3Y2
COMM 120/ Comm 120HIntroduction to Intercultural Communications                                                                                    (C-ID COMM 150); course not on Cal-GETC3Y2
Psych 240/Soc 240Introduction to Social Psychology (C-ID PSY 170)3Y2

Physical Science3Y1

Biological Science3Y1

Lab1Y1
ETHN 150Introduction to Ethnic Studies (C-ID SJS 110)3Y2





Degree Total60




















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Orange County Regional Questions

District

Rancho Santiago Community College District

College

Santiago Canyon College

CRLC Member

Denise Foley

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

within Criminal Justice department in the Division of Business and Career Education

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New C-ID. All in planning. Santa Ana College has submitted their new program request.

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

40-50

Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector

Public Safety

Submission Details

Published at

11/02/24 - 01:30 PM

Status

Recommended

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