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  Florida Community College 2003-04 Programs of Study
   
  Workforce Certificate
  Law Enforcement Officer (5791)
   
  This program provides job training to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of the police patrol person. Areas of instruction include constitutional and criminal law, criminal evidence, court organization and procedures, patrol procedures, criminal investigation, police community relations, traffic control, juvenile procedures, civil disorders, first aid, defensive tactics and firearms training.
 
  Expected Job Growth: 20%
 
  Starting or Average Salary: Starting: $30,000
 
  Certification and Licensing:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be required to take the state exam.
   
  Professional Courses:
  *VPI 0100 Reading Skills
  *VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
  *VPI 0300 Language Skills
  CJD 0254 Medical First Responder (48/1.5)
  CJD 0704 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics (106/3.5)
  CJD 0705 Criminal Justice Weapons (64/2)
  CJD 0760 Criminal Justice Legal I (46/1.5)
  CJD 0761 Criminal Justice Legal II (48/1.5)
  CJD 0762 Criminal Justice Communications (56/2)
  CJD 0763 Interpersonal Skills I (66/2)
  CJD 0723 Vehicle Operations (32/1)
  CJD 0730 Law Enforcement Legal III (32/1)
  CJD 0731 Law Enforcement Patrol (64/2)
  CJD 0732 Law Enforcement Traffic (46/1.5)
  CJD 0734 Law Enforcement Investigations (64/2)
 
  Credit Hours:
 
  Total Credit Hours: 672 Contact Hours
21.5 Workforce Credits
 
  *Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.
 
  Upon successful completion of the law enforcement basic recruitment training students may receive up to 34 hours of college credit depending upon the program of study the student is enrolled in. CCJ 2488 must be taken before credit for the law enforcement academy will be given. At the discretion of the dean, a waiver of prerequisites for this course may be obtained based upon the classes needed of an out-of-state officer entering into the Florida certification program.
 
  Application Procedures:
As part of the application process, students are required to take and pass the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT), a driving history check, drug screening, medical examination, polygraph, background investigations, agility testing and oral interview. Students also must be at least 19 years of age, have a valid drivers license, take the TABE test (12.0 required in all areas for completion), and be an American citizen. For information call 904.713.4900.
   
  Total Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated tuition is $1,100 (for Florida residents, based on fees as of 7/03)
 

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