Law Enforcement, Associate of Applied Science
Overview
Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement at Chemeketa Community College, described as a seven-term closed program with a two day per week commitment. Applicants complete a separate program application.
- Official program name
- Law Enforcement, Associate of Applied Science
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Applied Science · major: Law EnforcementSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Associate
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Associate track
- Applied, career-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as career-oriented. Transfer of an applied degree is not assumed; check the college's articulation agreements and the receiving school's policy.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Salem, ORSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Law Enforcement and Policing — core of the degree (“Law Enforcement”)
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- 7-term closed degree programSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement at a community college.
Degree title names law enforcement; the page describes classroom and hands-on learning for entry-level law enforcement skills.
Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Academic calendar
- The page states a 7-term closed degree program with a two day per week commitment and says applications for the 2026 cohort are open.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. The page notes that federal agencies may require a bachelor's degree before entering or advancing in a particular field and directs students to the program supervisor for details.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Background check
- RequiredPassing a criminal background check is required on entry; program registration is not possible otherwise.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredA ten-panel drug screening urinalysis conducted by a college-approved vendor must be passed on entry.Source: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Oregon and border state studentsFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $150 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state studentsFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $321 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: chemeketa.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- chemeketa.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/law-enforcement/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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