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ATU Ozark | Law Enforcement The law enforcement program provides students the skill set and knowledge necessary
to prepare to enter the law enforcement field as well as provide promotional opportunities
for those currently employed in law enforcement.
Degrees Program Faculty Careers Skills
David Spicer Program Chair
Allied Health Building
(479) 508-8500 ext. 6645dspicer1@atu.edu
CAREER OPTIONS You could work as a(n):
Corrections Officer Criminal Investigator Game Warden Jailer Police Officer
Alumni of our program work at:
Arkansas State Police Crawford County Sheriff鈥檚 Office Franklin County Sheriff鈥檚 Office Johnson County Sheriff鈥檚 Department Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Credentials that stack with this degree:
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Bachelor of Professional Studies
HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Incorporation of more kinesthetic learning opportunities into existing courses. Mock crime scene processing. Role-playing exercises to emphasize learning in critical incident management and de-escalation
strategies.
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
Apply ethical reasoning to make sound decisions within the context of the criminal
justice system. Demonstrate proficient communication skills appropriate for entry-level criminal justice
professions: Verbal (V) and Written (W). Differentiate components of the criminal justice system. Evaluate opposing arguments for the role of police in society. Explain the use of discretion within the criminal justice system. Summarize the history, theories, policies and practices of the criminal justice system.
