Ohio University Majors
Law Enforcement Technology Major
Program Overview
Ohio University Chillicothe, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Southern offer a two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science in law enforcement technology. This program prepares you for entry level employment in law enforcement or enhancing the opportunity for promotion by providing academic preparation for the contemporary officer. Upon completion of this program, if interested, you may continue in the Bachelor of Criminal Justice program on one of the regional campuses or the Athens campus. Law Enforcement courses are also available online. You may also work toward the Athens-based baccalaureate degree in forensic chemistry. Additional information is available from the law enforcement technology program director or Regional Higher Education.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements and a BCI background check, unless one has been done for another institution.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Career opportunities after graduation may be available in such areas as state highway patrol, local and county law enforcement agencies, corrections, juvenile authorities, and as probation or parole officers.Students can articulate into the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree program.
Academic Catalog
The academic catalog provides additional information about curriculum and courses for this major.
Academic catalog
Program Details
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Code: AA5505
Contact
University College
Ohio University
140 Chubb Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740.593.1935
Fax: 740.593.0206
university.college@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/uc/
Administrative Contact
Dr. James McKean, contact person
mckean@ohio.edu
Request Info
Please request application information regarding admission as a student using the form below.