Reserve Officer Training Certificate

Pathway:

Reserve Officer Training

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CJA.ROT.CERT (C443D)

Total Program Credits: 23

ONLY EMPLOYED FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS MAY REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM.

The Reserve Officers Certificate is designed to prepare students academically for entry-level positions as certified police officers in the State of Illinois.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Reserve Officer Training Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Prepare for promotional and advancement opportunities within the law enforcement community.
  2. Demonstrate professional competencies to meet the needs of career opportunities and requirements for employment in the field of criminal justice system.
  3. Employ the knowledge gained for individual additional career opportunities in other agencies at the local, state and federal level.
  4. Develop skills for problem solving, critical thinking and professional writing.

(Reviewed Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CJA 106 Self Defense for the Law Enforcement Professional

Core Course

2

CJA 148 Police/Community Relations

Core Course

3

CJA 166 Criminal Investigation

Core Course

3

CJA 171 Patrol Administration

Core Course

3

CJA 236 # Criminal Law II

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CJA 241 Traffic Enforcement & Administration

Core Course

3

CJA 246 # Laws of Evidence

Core Course

3

CJA 298 # Law Enforcement Administration II

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:9
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See CJA course descriptions.

Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327, email: gregorycatena@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)