Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 11 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Advancement degree explores all components of the justice system while maintaining an emphasis on advanced leadership models for law enforcement professionals. Emphasizing servant leadership, the program will develop one’s ability to communicate their organization’s mission and vision to diverse audiences and key stakeholders. As part of GCU’s Christian learning community, enrollees in the program will develop leadership skills that place special importance on contributing to the greater social good. By being a part of this unique program, a law enforcement student will explore the fundamentals of how to inspire and lead others through established, modern theories with the ethical principles of servant leadership. Candidates gain self-confidence in their leadership styles as they examine the core principles of communication, team-leading, and ethical practices in law enforcement. In addition, one will examine the function, organization, issues, and practices of law enforcement agencies. Students gain a thorough grounding in constitutional law, statutory law and case law interpretation, as well as 21st-century issues such as strategic policing and cybercrime. The Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Advancement degree offers candidates the opportunity to prepare themselves to advance within their organizations, ready to lead their agencies through the challenges of policing diverse communities facing modern policing problems.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Law Enforcement Advancement Major | 44 credits |
| Total Electives | 36-42 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies | 120 credits |
Law Enforcement Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS-105 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 4 |
| JUS-220 | Policing | 4 |
| JUS-301 | Criminal Procedure in Law Enforcement | 4 |
| JUS-309 | Communication in Law Enforcement | 4 |
| JUS-323 | Ethics in Leadership | 4 |
| COM-312 | Conflict and Negotiation | 4 |
| MGT-410 | Servant Leadership | 4 |
| COM-457 | Workplace Relationships | 4 |
| MGT-420 | Organizational Behavior and Management | 4 |
| JUS-481 | Community-Based Strategic Planning | 4 |
| JUS-484 | Law Enforcement Capstone | 4 |
| Total Law Enforcement Major | 44 credits | |
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