Law Enforcement (ATSLE)
The Associate of Technical Studies degree program in Law Enforcement is for individuals currently working in law enforcement who want to qualify for advancement within their field. The ATSLE provides an opportunity for certified Ohio police/peace officers to obtain an associate degree.
To enroll in this program, students must have a certificate in basic peace officer training issued by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy or equivalent state/federal law enforcement training. The OPOTA certificate is equivalent to 16 credit hours toward the associate degree. Training must be approved by the Program Chair to be awarded academic credit.
For more information, please contact the Humanities and Sciences Division at (513) 569-1700.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Law Enforcement (ATSLE)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ 150 | Law Enforcement Studies: Advanced Standing ( T) | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Math Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| CRJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 125 | Criminology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NDR 100 | Introduction to Conflict Studies ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| CULT 105 | Issues in Human Diversity ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM XXX Communications Elective (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| LDR XXX Leadership Elective (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective (T) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 61 | 0 | 61 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | Essentials for College Success | 1 |
| FYE 105 | Skills for College and Personal Success | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Intensive College Success Strategies | 3 |
| Math Elective | ||
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Technical Elective | ||
| CRJ 120 | Introduction to Courts | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 102 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| ADC 100 | Drugs in Society | 3 |
| Communications Elective | ||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Leadership Elective | ||
| LDR 100 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 105 | Self as Leader | 3 |
| LDR 110 | Leading for Social Change | 3 |
| LDR 115 | Introduction to Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 120 | Inclusive Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 135 | Practicing Positive Leadership | 3 |
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
- This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
- The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Courses
PST 100 Introduction to Emergency Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on professionalism and ethics in the safety and security career fields. Topics include: risk assessment, mitigation, and response; disaster recovery; preparedness; and communications.
Prerequisites: ENG 085 or appropriate placement
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PST 110 Introduction to Homeland Security
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on key principles of emergency management and their relationship to homeland security. .
Prerequisites: None
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PST 115 Introduction to Terrorist Groups
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the history, motivation, and activities of terrorists. Topics include: how terrorist groups and individuals evolve, and how governments respond to terrorist events.
Prerequisites: None
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PST 120 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on key principles of physical security. Topics include: passive detection systems; assessing risk; understanding rules of evidence and testifying in court; and using tools such as link analysis, event flow diagrams, and visual intelligence analysis diagrams.
Prerequisites: None
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PST 125 Public Safety Contingency Planning
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on techniques for developing continuity of operations plans (COOP), continuity of government plans (COG), and event and community hazard plans.
Prerequisites: PST 110
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PST 130 Public Safety Communication Practices
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on techniques for communication with employees, the community, and the media during a crisis event.
Prerequisites: None
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PST 135 Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Workers
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on disaster preparedness, incident command, and risks and hazards as related to the healthcare worker.
Prerequisites: None
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PST 140 Public Safety Telecommunicator
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the role of the telecommunicator. Topics include: classifying and prioritizing calls, responding to calls, managing equipment and records, functioning under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and professional ethics.
Prerequisites: ENG 085 or appropriate placement
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PST 145 Emergency Medical Dispatcher
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the responsibilities of the emergency medical dispatcher. Topics include: assessing and prioritizing emergency calls, dispatching the appropriate response, and giving callers appropriate instructions until the responding EMS unit arrives.
Prerequisites: PST 140
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PST 200 Healthcare Security
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on healthcare security programs. Topics include: preventing accidents and injuries, fire safety, and crisis intervention.
Prerequisites: PST 120
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PST 205 Transportation Security
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on providing security for various modes of transportation and transportation facilities. Topics include: airports, railroads, ports, trucking, and pipelines.
Prerequisites: None
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PST 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Public Safety Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seekin an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfatory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PST 100 (minimum grade C)
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Instructor Consent Required
PST 292 Part-Time Internship 1: Public Safety Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in a part-time unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit.
Prerequisites: PST 100 (minimum grade C)
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PST 294 Full Time Internship 1: Public Safety Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in a full-time unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PST 100 (minimum grade C)
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