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Law Enforcement Technology

Law Enforcement Technology

Prepare for a career in law enforcement with the Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology. Whether you are looking to enter the field of law enforcement or are already working in the field and working to advance in your career, OHIO’s associate degree in law enforcement technology can help you reach your goals.

The Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology offers students a broad academic background in the traditional liberal arts, supplemented by critical technical training. Students who would like to continue and earn a bachelor’s degree may apply the professional training and credit hours from the LET program toward the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree, available through all ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ campuses and OHIO Online.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio for classroom instruction at OHIO Chillicothe
98%
OHIO Chillicothe first-year students received financial aid in Fall 2021*

The minimum requirement for the Associate of Applied Business (A.A.B.) or the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is the completion of 60 credits with a 2.0 accumulative GPA in both the major area of study and all course work attempted at ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ. A maximum of 15 credits earned through prior learning assessment may be applied to any technical associate degree. You must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours while enrolled at ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ, and you must earn a minimum of 50 percent of coursework taken to fulfill your major concentration in residence with resident credit as defined in the  section. You also must meet ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ  requirements for associate degrees. 

Visit the University catalog to learn more about the program and courses.

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    Potential Careers


    The Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology offers a strong foundation for careers in municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as corrections, probation, parole and commercial/private security.

    • As of 2023, earn an annual median wage of $72,280.
    • Employment demand for is projected to grow by 2-4% by 2032.
     
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    Tuition and Fees


    The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of budgeting for college and provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters). 

    Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn more.

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    West Virginia and Kentucky Residents


    Exploring the Southern or Eastern Campus? Residents of West Virginia can now qualify for in-state tuition. Kentucky residents in nearby counties can qualify for in-state tuition at OHIO Southern or Athens. Access the resources of a large, public university at an affordable, regional campus rate.

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    Learning Environment


    LET students complete a set of core courses and may pursue tracks in Law Enforcement Management or Corrections Management. Students will complete courses in law enforcement, ethics, sociology, psychology, management, and more. LET students may be able to apply previous, relevant work experience and completed certifications toward the college credit as part of their associate degree.

Program Admission Requirements

First-Year Students

Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ regional campus. Regional campuses have a rolling admissions policy which means that students may be admitted anytime during the year. Applicants will be accepted until class begins each semester. However, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner. Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application.

Transfer Students

You are a transfer applicant if you have completed nine or more semester (12 quarter) hours at another institution after you graduated from high school. If you have completed fewer than nine semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant. To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application.

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