Law Enforcement

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Technical Certificate

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The Law Enforcement technical certificate provides practical skills and hands-on experience to prepare you for the workforce. All courses can be applied towards an A.A.S. in Law Enforcement. 

Length

One year

COSTS

About $2,705 total in tuition and aid.

 

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COURSE LIST

After Nashville State

Career opportunities include Police Officer, Sherrif’s Deputy, Highway Patrolman, Private Investigator, Crim Scene Technician, and Private Security Officer. Talk with Career Services to learn more. 

 

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Campus Availability: The majority of Law Enforcement courses are only offered on our Southeast campus, however some may be available online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

Associate of Applied Science

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The Law Enforcement A.A.S. degree provides practical skills and hands-on experience to prepare you for the workforce. 

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $9,490 total in tuition and fees.

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After Nashville State

Career opportunities include Police Officer, Sherrif’s Deputy, Highway Patrolman, Private Investigator, Crim Scene Technician, and Private Security Officer. Talk with Career Services to learn more. 

 

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Campus Availability: The majority of Law Enforcement courses are only offered on our Southeast campus, however some may be available online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

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How to Apply

Law Enforcement A.A.S. Concentrations

Choose a concentration that aligns with your goals and area of interest. Need help? Meet with your advisor to figure out which concentration is right for you.

Crime Scene Investigation

The Crime Scene Investigation concentration develops skills in evidence collection, analysis, logic and reasoning, lab procedures, forensics, and critical thinking.

Police Administration

The Police Administration concentration provides training in criminal law, contraband, national security, interrogation, defense tactics, surveillance, and firearms usage.

Our Mission

The mission of the Law Enforcement program is to present students with the best technical career education possible. The success of our mission is contingent upon constant reinforcement, support, trust and input from the Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement and Corrections Community.  

Achieving Law Enforcement program goals requires the highest standards of honesty, integrity and morality in every action between and with the students and agencies we serve. Within individual areas of instruction, we commit to constantly seeking and achieving the highest level of excellence. 

The Law Enforcement program of Nashville State Community College subscribes to the principle of identifying, developing and meeting the educational and training needs of our students. 

Credit for What You Know

You may be eligible to earn college credit based on the experience you already have. This experience could come from your job, the military, and more.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

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Get In Touch

Program office

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Ruth Green

Secretary III
ruth.green@nscc.edu
615-353-3400

Room C-237C, White Bridge Campus

Karen Stevenson

Dean of School of Business and Professional Studies
karen.stevenson@nscc.edu
615-353-3430

Room C-237, White Bridge Campus

Program FACULTY

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Frank Aiello

Director of Law Enforcement / Corrections
Frank.Aiello@nscc.edu
615-916-5597

Room 1257, Southeast Campus