Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree, Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Synopsis: The Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in law enforcement. The passing of a prescreening, fingerprint clearance and background investigation are required prior to entry into the Police Academy.
Must be 21 years old by Police Academy Graduation. Must meet standards set forth in R13-4-105 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills for the successful completion of the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification requirements.
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of legal issues, patrol and investigation techniques, and community relations.
- Demonstrate defensive tactics and tactical driving techniques, knowledge of traffic procedures and the professional use of firearms as applicable to law enforcement guidelines.
- Explain the importance of physical conditioning and wellness, and perform applications of first aid techniques as required for law enforcement.
- Model professional communication ability, write effective reports and demonstrate proficient use of technology.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Cochise College, Sierra Vista Campus
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Name of Credential
AZPost
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AZPOST
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$6,930.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 30 CR x 96 = $2880.00 In-State LEO Credit Hour Cost: $135.00 30 CR x 135 = $4050.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $6930.00
Other Fees
$2,909.00 LAB Fees: LEO 208: $160.00 Medical Exam: $529.00 Polygraph: $200.00 Driving History Records Request: $5.00 Fingerprints: $15.00 Uniforms, duty gear, and supplies: $500.00 Firearm and ammunition: $1500.00 Total Other Fees: $2909.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$18,570.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 30 CR x 258 = $7740.00 Out-of-State LEO Credit Hour Cost: $361.00 30 CR x 361 = $10,830.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $18570.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,839.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$21,479.00
