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LEA - Law Enforcement
LEA 101 Basic Police Academy I
6 credits
Conforms to P.O.S.T. standards and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a peace officer. Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 102 Basic Police Academy II
12 credits
Conforms to P.O.S.T. standards and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge to perform the entry level duties of a peace officer. Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 103 Basic Law Enforcement Academy III
2 credits
Enhances the standards established by the P.O.S.T. Board and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer. Emphasis will be on expanding the P.O.S.T. curriculum to create a unique learning experience.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 104 Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV
1 credit
Enhances the standards established by the P.O.S.T. Board and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer. Emphasis will be on expanding the P.O.S.T. curriculum to create a unique learning experience.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 105 Basic Law
8 credits
Conforms to P.O.S.T. standards and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a peace officer. Emphasis will be on United States Constitution, arrest, search and seizure, interrogation and confessions, rules of evidence, Colorado Criminal Code, Colorado Traffic Code, Colorado Children’s Code, Liquor Code and controlled substances.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 106 Arrest Control Techniques
3 credits
Covers the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively maintain control of a suspect when making an arrest. The course emphasizes the continuum of force and de-escalation of force.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 107 Law Efnorcement Driving
3 credits
Covers the skills, knowledge and abilities required for operation of a law enforcement vehicle, emphasizes defensive driving, and enables you to demonstrate skills by driving a vehicle under simulated conditions.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 108 Firearms
3 credits
Discusses the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to safely use police firearms. You will demonstrate skills by firing weapons on a firing range. You will demonstrate basic safety techniques and will explain the firearms role within the continuum of force.
Prerequisite: Permission of academy director.
LEA 109 Culture and Conflict Resolution
2 credits
Explores the role culture plays in dispute resolution and ways that gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and language influence conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 116 Civil Liability
3 credits
Covers the origin and jurisdiction of civil action, procedure and responsibility addressing the liability of criminal justice practitioners.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 118 Report Writing
3 credits
Identifies the areas of concern in regards to proper documentation of police related activities. It focuses on report writing skills, proper structuring of interviews and chronological documentation of events. The course incorporates proper sentence structuring, the use of correct terminology and accuracy in written reports.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 126 Patrol Procedures
3 credits
Focuses on an in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish the patrol procedure.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 130 Administration of Justice for the Reserve Officer
1 credit
Explains the statutory authority by which the student will function as a Colorado Reserve Peace Officer. Student will become familiar with the operations of the criminal justice system, concepts of ethics in policing and the relationship to the law enforcement profession, and elements of Colorado statutes necessary to function as a Reserve Peace Officer.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 131 Basic law for the Reserve Officer
2 credits
Includes the U.S. Constitution, rules of evidence, Colorado criminal code, victims rights, and legal liability.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 160 Post Refresher Academy
6 credits
Allows refresher training for individuals who have held POST certificate in the past or who hold a POST certificate from a state that has a reciprocity agreement with the Colorado POST organization. This course of instruction is designed by Colorado POST. The course of instruction covers administration of justice, basic law, patrol procedures, use of force, law enforcement driving and a firearms training program.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 167 Fingerprinting
3 credits
An in-depth instruction of the interpretation, classifications, and presentation in court of the Henry System of classification of fingerprint patterns. Instruction includes the discussion of lifting and preserving fingerprints from crime scenes. The processing of a crime scene using basically powders and a magna brush. You will be proficient in the Henry System and use of all kits and allied equipment in high level at the completion of the course.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 218 Drug Investigative Strategies
3 credits
Focuses on laws dealing with gambling, prostitution, sex crimes, and narcotics. It emphasizes special techniques employed in the detection, suppression, and apprehension of violators. It includes effects of drugs and narcotics, identification of narcotics, and terminology.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 219 Police Intelligence
2 credits
Focuses on the fundamentals of how law enforcement agencies apply intelligence In police operations and combat organized crime. Explains the structure, training, staffing and security of intelligence units and demonstrates operating guidelines at a command level.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 221 Community Problem Solving
3 credits
Explores community oriented policing and problem solving strategies. Emphasizes the development of skills and tools necessary to implement a program. Focuses on handling stress, problem solving, and verbal communication techniques. Examines special problems that affect the police and community including victim rights, ethics, crime prevention, gangs, ethnic intimidation and child abuse.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 222 Law Enforcement Instructor Development Program
3 credits
Teaches the fundamentals of classroom instruction. It includes the practice and application of classroom skills that involve the preparation and presentation of law enforcement programs, principles of learning, constructing performance objectives and lesson plans, the use of audio-visual aids, test construction and evaluation, and training liability. This is a POST approved course.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 223 Firearms Instructor Course
1 credit
Focuses on understanding and demonstration of safe handling and proper utilization of firearms. Learns safe and proper teaching necessary to instruct others in the safe use of firearms. Demonstrates knowledge in the management of a safe and realistic police firearms training program and the ability to safely and properly control a police firearms range.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 224 Pressure Point Control Tactics Instructor (ACT)
1 credit
Prepares and certifies law enforcement personnel and PPCT instructors. Once certified, they are able to teach a program of Arrest Control Tactics.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 226 Field Training Officer Development
2 credits
Covers the topic areas in law enforcement that are unique Field Training Officer (FTO). The instructional content of this program includes direct supervision,
evaluation procedures, individual instruction, and individual on the spot correction.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 227 L.E. Supervisory Training Program
2 credits
Develops the law enforcement supervisor. It provides an overview of police supervision and gives the student an understanding of the first-line supervisor’s role from three perspectives: management expectations, first-line supervisor concept of the role, and subordinates expectations. This is a POST approved course.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 240 Criminal Investigations
3 credits
Introduces investigation methods and procedures from preliminary through the follow-up stages.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 241 Security of Specialized Facilities
2 credits
Covers areas within the security field that require special knowledge, such as airport security, nuclear and atomic site control, clearance control, military and civilian integrated security systems, civil demonstrations, strikes, and riot control. Includes specialized areas of accounting, computer control, foreign trade control, and industrial espionage.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 242 Pressure Point Conrol Tactics (PPCT) Recertification Course (ACT)
1 credit
Updates the police officer on the changes of the law and any updates to the course. It is required that the instructor be a certified PPCT instructor. Once completed the officer will be endorsed by PPCT for one year.
Prerequisite: PPCT certification.
LEA 243 Country Sheriff Operations
1 credit
Covers the topic areas in law enforcement that are unique to the county sheriff’s department. The content of this program includes prisoner transporting, booking procedures, courtroom security, civil process, and duties/responsibilities associated with a county sheriff’s department as outlined in CRS 30-10-501 through 523 and CRS 30-2-106 and 107.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 244 Detention Skills Refresher
2 credits
Covers the topic areas in law enforcement that are unique to the detention officers. The instructional content of this program includes prisoner transporting, booking procedures, security in the courtroom, and duties/responsibilities associated with a detention as outlined in CRS 30-10-501 through 523 and CRS 20-2-106 and 107.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 246 Traffic Investigation
3 credits
Provides an overview of the skills and concepts necessary to complete an accurate investigation of a traffic collision. The course emphasizes traffic management concepts, selective traffic enforcement, and safety issues.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 247 Street Survival Techniquest
2 credits
Provides an in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish the patrol function.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
LEA 260 Police Photography
3 credits
Focuses on current methods and techniques of police photography. Includes the use, nomenclature, and operation of a 35mm and 4x4 cameras at simulated crime scenes and traffic accidents. Incorporates the development, printing, and enlargement of photos.
Prerequisite: POST certification.
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LIT – Literature
LIT 115 Introduction to Literature I
3 credits
Introduces you to fiction, poetry, and drama. The course emphasizes active and responsive reading.
LIT 127 Study of the Novel
3 credits
Focuses on careful reading and interpretation of selected novels representing types and periods of literature. You will examine formal as well as thematic elements of longer fiction. Critical thinking, discussion, and writing about novels will enhance perceptive reading skills and heighten awareness of the human condition.
LIT 145 Women in Literature and Society
3 credits
Reviews significant world literature from the standpoint of depiction of women in literature as a reflection of women’s roles in society.
LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I
3 credits
Examines significant writings in world literature from the ancients through the Renaissance. The course emphasizes careful readings and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds.
LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II
3 credits
Examines significant writings in world literature from the seventeenth century to the present. The course emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds.
LIT 205 Ethnic Literature
3 credits
Focuses on significant texts by ethnic Americans, including African-American, Native American, Latino/a, and Asian American. The course emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the cultural and literary elements of the works.
LIT 211 Survey of American Literature I
3 credits
Provides an overview of American literature from the Native American through the nineteenth century Romantics and explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes, and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers.
LIT 212 Survey of American Literature II
3 credits
Provides an overview of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present and explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes, and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers.
LIT 221 Survey of British Literature I
3 credits
Provides an overview of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the seventeenth century. The course explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes, and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers.
LIT 222 Survey of British
Literature II
3 credits
Provides an overview of British literature from the eighteenth century to the present. The course explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes, and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers.
LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare
3 credits
Explores a selection of works by William Shakespeare. The course focuses on careful reading and interpretation of the plays and poems, includes pertinent information about Elizabethan England, and examines formal as well as thematic elements of the selected works.
LIT 232 Gothic Literature
3 credits
Provides an overview of Gothic literature from the 1750’s to the present. The course work emphasizes careful reading, analysis, interpretation, and understanding of the work, and their cultural and historical backgrounds. Critical thinking, discussion, and writing about significant works of Gothic literature will be used as tools to develop discriminating reading skills for lifetime enjoyment.
LIT 235 Science Fiction
3 credits
Examines the techniques and issues of science fiction through a close reading of a variety of writers in the genre.
LIT 255 Children’s Literature
3 credits
Evaluates the criteria for selecting appropriate literature for children through exploration of genres, age levels, and values taught through literature and the literary and artistic quality of various texts.
LIT 257 Literature and Film
3 credits
Examines the relationship between literature and motion pictures, emphasizing the technique and interpretive function of filmmakers.
LIT 285 Independent Study
3 credits
Explores particular authors, topics, or themes in depth, such as Ibsen, Faulkner, Twain, or great fiction of the nineteenth century.