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UDC Operating Remotely as of 12:30 p.m. Today, Monday, March 16

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will move to remote operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. All on-campus activities, including athletics, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations.

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI). The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies.

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Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to in-person operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission.

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Law Enforcement - AAS

Program Detail

Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement

The Criminal Justice program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees in criminal justice. The Associate of Applied Science program requires students to concentrate studies in corrections or law enforcement. The curriculum includes policy and legal issues, qualitative and quantitative research, interpersonal relations, and administrative procedures. To ensure students develop the computer-based research and analysis skills required in the criminal justice field, students are required in some cases also to take the computer-based courses offered in the Geography program.

The Criminal Justice program encourages self-directed intellectual inquiry, problem-solving, ethics, and a commitment to human rights as important professional values.  Students have access to opportunities for experimental learning both in the classroom and in a variety of criminal justice agencies. Graduates of the program are well prepared to enter the workforce or continue to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

On completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Explain the legal concepts and terminology in substantive areas of criminal law (i.e., criminal law, constitutional law, and juvenile law).
  • Describe how the principles of constitutional law relate to issues in law enforcement, particularly search and seizure, confessions, legal counsel.
  • Explain crime scene investigation and forensics techniques used by law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.
  • Explain concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and trends in criminal justice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction between the fields of law enforcement, courts and corrections.
  • Apply critical thinking skills in the reading and interpretation of legal materials (statutes, court decisions).
  • Locate and interpret current case law and statutes pertaining to specific criminal activity.
  • Engage in law enforcement activities that are supported by current law and statutes.
  • Effectively communicate through oral and written formats and demonstrate an effective use of technology.
  • Identify the patterns, typologies, and root causes of crime.
  • Explain the relationship between the criminal justice system and citizens.
  • Recognize and apply understanding of the complexity of sociocultural and international perspectives.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

To qualify for admission to the community college at UDC, you must first take the Accuplacer test. This is a requirement for all entering students. Want to learn about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into the community college at UDC? Select the applicant type (first-time, returning, etc.) that most applies to you and review the requirements.

Start your application today!

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Dr. William Hacker

University of the District of Columbia Community College
Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
william.hacker@udc.edu

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