The Police Science program provides students with the basic knowledge of criminal justice and training to perform duties and tasks in public safety, crime prevention, and criminal investigation.
Students gain hands-on experience working through real-life scenarios and classroom projects. Students are trained in patrol procedures, criminal justice, criminology, constitutional law, traffic investigation, defense tactics, firearms, physical activity, and wellness.
Hawkeye offers the eight-week Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certification School twice a year. This academy allows departments with new officers having completed an AAS Police Science program to finish their training.
The Police Science program is a two year program. Students enter in the Fall semester and graduate after completing the Spring semester the following year.
The Police Science program articulated with Wartburg College and Upper Iowa College. For articulation to other four-year institutions, see an academic advisor.
Award - AAS
"Hawkeye prepared me for a rewarding career in the law enforcement field and I received the quality training and knowledge required to be successful. The practicum course helped me gain experience in real-life situations and prepared me to enter my field."
David Mohlis, Sergeant-1st Watch Patrol City of Waterloo - Waterloo, IA Class of 1986
