# Law Enforcement-Career Preparation (Certificate of Achievement)

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administration of Justice

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/administration-of-justice/law-enforcement-career-preparation-coa/

The program will enable students to explore various careers in law enforcement including police officer, deputy sheriff, and 9-1-1 dispatcher. Students will gain work experience while learning about the greater criminal justice system.

##### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Describe the history, structure, and functions of the main components of the American criminal justice system.
2.  Demonstrate a work ethic consistent with the expectations of a criminal justice system professional.

##### Career Opportunities

-   Police Officer
-   Deputy Sheriff
-   9-1-1 Dispatcher
-   Community Service Officer.

**Certificate Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ADMJ-120 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ADMJ-121 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| ADMJ-123 | Introduction to Community Policing | 3 |
| ADMJ-190 | Administration of Justice Internship | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |