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Program Director: Jay L. Caulfield, Ph.D.
marquette.edu/cps/graduate_certificates_law_enforcement.shtml

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Degree Offered

Certificate

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Program Description

The College of Professional Studies offers an online, non-degree graduate program leading to a certificate in law enforcement leadership and management. This program offers law enforcement officers an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and management skills in order to better serve their departments and their communities while putting themselves in a good position for promotion.

Several objectives underlie the scope and content of the program:

1. Apply ethical frameworks to the frequently experienced ethical dilemmas, which will result in socially responsible policing.
2. Collaborate with communities in solving socially complex problems that are frequently linked to criminal behavior.
3. Achieve understanding of resource management and resource allocation in law enforcement in order to operate and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a law enforcement agency.
4. Practice risk management principles to minimize civil liabilities by knowing the current legal responsibilities of law enforcement administrators.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing and must be an active law enforcement officer.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. 

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