Prepare for a career in law enforcement with the Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology. Whether you are looking to enter the field of law enforcement or are already working in the field and working to advance in your career, OHIO’s associate degree in law enforcement technology can help you reach your goals.
The Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology offers students a broad academic background in the traditional liberal arts, supplemented by critical technical training. Students who would like to continue and earn a bachelor’s degree may apply the professional training and credit hours from the LET program toward the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree, available through all Ohio University campuses and OHIO Online.
The law enforcement technology program offers flexible scheduling for full-time and part-time students. Full-time students enroll in 15 or more credit hours per semester to complete their degree in two years. Part-time students enroll in a recommended minimum course load of seven credit hours per semester.
FULL PROGRAM DETAILS
Complete either the Law Enforcement Management Track or the Corrections Management Track
*Other options for electives may also be available
Activity Requirement
Communication Requirement
English Requirement
Math Requirement
Complete at least 3 hours in a quantitative reasoning course (FQR). MATH 1200 is recommended for BCJ students.
BRICKS requirement
Complete 6 hours from at least two of the following three areas to fulfill requirements for:
Political Science Requirement
Psychology Requirement
Sociology Requirement
Technology Requirement
The Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology offers a strong foundation for careers in municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as corrections, probation, parole and commercial/private security.
As of 2021, patrol officers earn an annual median wage of $64,610.
The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of budgeting for college and provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters).
Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn more.
LET students complete a set of core courses and may pursue tracks in Law Enforcement Management or Corrections Management. Students will complete courses in law enforcement, ethics, sociology, psychology, management, and more. LET students may be able to apply previous, relevant work experience and completed certifications toward the college credit as part of their associate degree.
Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any Ohio University regional campus. Regional campuses have a rolling admissions policy which means that students may be admitted anytime during the year. Applicants will be accepted until class begins each semester. However, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner. Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment.
If you have completed 12 hours of post-secondary education with at least a C average at an institution of higher learning, you are considered a transfer applicant at Ohio University. If you have completed fewer than 12 semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant.
To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment.
* Includes scholarships, grants, loans, federal work student and CARES/HEERF funding.