Law Enforcement (ATSLE)
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’s 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’s 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST 150 | Law Enforcement Studies: Advanced Standi ( T) | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| MAT 130 | G | 4 | ||
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CULT 105 | Issues in Human Diversity ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| PHI 110 | Ethics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LBR 105 | Introduction to Labor and Employee Relations ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 102 | Managerial Accounting ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MGT 220 | Leadership ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 110 | T | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 57 | 4 | 63 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
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 test score
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 test score
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
PST 150 Law Enforcement Studies: Advanced Standi
16 Credits. 16 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
Students may receive up to 16 semester credit hours for successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training or equivalent state/federal law enforcement training. Approval of training by the ATS-Law Enforcement Program Chair is required.
Prerequisites: Program Chair consent
Instructor Consent Required
PST 198 First Year Special Topics in Public Safety Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Public Safety Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None
PST 199 First Year Independent Project in Public Safety Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Public Safety Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Public Safety Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
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
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
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)
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)
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)
PST 298 Second Year Special Topics in Public Safety Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Public Safety Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None
PST 299 Second Year Independent Project in Public Safety Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Public Safety Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Public Safety Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
Faculty
Program Chair/Advisor
Thomas Bauer, MS
thomas.bauer@cincinnatistate.edu