Certificate of Achievement in Law Enforcement in Huntington Beach United States | Golden West College

This curriculum was created in collaboration with an advisory committee of Criminal Justice administrators. It aims to establish foundational knowledge for entering any Criminal Justice organization, culminating in a Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice.

While courses are recommended to be taken sequentially, they may be completed in any order as long as prerequisites are satisfied. Below are the three available pathways to earn this certificate.

Before admission to the Regular Basic Course (Police Academy) or Specialized Investigators Basic Course (State Investigators Academy), applicants must confirm they have no physical, behavioral, emotional, or mental conditions that could impair their conduct or pose risks to themselves, peers, instructors, or others. If the Program Director identifies such concerns, they will—with approval from the Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning—promptly arrange an evaluation by either:

a licensed physician, or
a licensed clinical psychologist holding a Ph.D. in psychology and a minimum of five years of postgraduate experience diagnosing and treating emotional and mental disorders.
This professional will assess whether the admission denial was justified. If confirmed, the applicant will not be admitted. If deemed unjustified, the applicant will gain entry. Applicants may appeal a denial to the Division Dean by demonstrating they meet this prerequisite. A final written appeal may also be submitted to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning.