Law Enforcement Academy, Lake Campus, (GPS)

This plan outlines a two-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to two-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
LE 1000 - Intro to Law Enforcement Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Term Two

LE 1020 - Introduction to Legal Procedures Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Element 6 Credit Hour(s): 4
CORE - Wright State Core Element 4 Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Element 2 Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Term Three

LE 1030 - Introduction to Criminal Evidence and Procedure Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1100 - Police Academy 1 Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1110 - Police Academy 2 Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1120 - Police Academy 3 Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 2990 - Law Enforcement Internship Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Term Four

LE 1040 - Procedures in Crime Investigation Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1070 - Criminal Justice Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1130 - Police Academy 4 Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1140 - Police Academy 5 Credit Hour(s): 3
LE 1150 - Police Academy 6 Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Completion of OPOTA Ohio Basic Law Enforcement Academy with Certificate (18-24 Credit Hours)

Program Description

The academy is in compliance with the standards set by the State of Ohio and by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Upon completion, cadets are qualified to take the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Test. Successful completion allows the student to become a law enforcement officer in any jurisdiction in Ohio.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Lake Campus Learning Center: http://www.wright.edu/lake/libraries/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/lake/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/lake/admissions/dollars/#FinancialAid

Lake Campus Advising: http://www.wright.edu/lake/academics/advising.html

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising

Additional Comments

Wright State University Lake Campus
7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, Ohio 45822

(800) 237-1477

email: discoverlakecampus@wright.edu

http://www.wright.edu/lake/