Criminal Justice Leadership College Credit Certificate

The Criminal Justice Leadership College Certificate is part of the Associate in Science in Criminal Justice degree program.

Students entering this program who have completed the Basic Corrections Training or the Basic Corrections Training or the Basic Police Recruit Training at any FDLE/CJSTC approved training center and hold current state criminal justice certification may request that LSSC grant college credit.

The certificate is upward compatible with the Criminal Justice, Associate in Science Degree.

Program Core Courses

ENC 1101College Composition I

3 Credits

CGS 1100Business Computer Applications

3 Credits

CJE 2304Criminal Justice Leadership & Line Supervision

3 Credits

CJE 2340Liability Issues in Criminal Justice

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Law Enforcement Courses

CJE 1002Introduction to Law Enforcement

3 Credits

CJE 2006Police and Society

3 Credits

CJE 2302Police Organization and Administration

3 Credits

CJL 2102Criminal Procedure & Evidence

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Corrections Courses

CJC 1000Introduction to Corrections

3 Credits

CJL 2061Legal Aspects of Corrections

3 Credits

CJC 2160Community Based Corrections

3 Credits

CJC 2300Correctional Administration

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 24

When beginning this program, students are advised to make an appointment for advising with the Program Manager.

For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers.

Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.

Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all certificate courses in order to earn the certificate.

Academic Advising
Leesburg Campus 352-365-3574
South Lake Campus 352-243-5722
Sumter Center 352-568-0001
Career Development Services
Careers@lssc.edu 352-323-3603
Program Contact Information
CriminalJustice@lssc.edu 352-323-3636