Associate of Arts and Certificate of Achivement in Police Science (Merritt College) in Oakland United States | Peralta Community College District

The Police Science degree and certificate program offers hands-on, technical training to prepare students for roles in law enforcement agencies across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. This program caters to individuals pursuing careers as law enforcement officers, where they'll uphold human rights and maintain societal order within democratic frameworks. Key duties involve law enforcement, identifying and apprehending offenders, preventing crime, and safeguarding lives and property.
To earn an Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice: Police Science degree, students must fulfill both the Degree Major requirements and the local AA/AS General Education requirements. Additional details about the overall AA/AS requirements and General Education prerequisites can be found in the Associate Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog.