Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Law Enforcement

De Anza College

The A.A. degree in Law Enforcement provides the foundational education required for an individual’s career pathway into the criminal justice field with an emphasis on the administration of justice. The courses range from the concepts of criminal law, evidence, investigation and reporting to community relations and criminology.Upon completion, students will be able toIdentify the responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice systemAnalyze the issues and theories of ethical standards and unethical conduct that are unique to the criminal justice fieldConstruct a professional report of a crime utilizing report criteria

Social Sciences and Humanities Division