Information on the alignment requirements for the Police Science Program.
CIP Code: 43.0107
CIP Name: Criminal Justice/Police Science
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.
SOC Code/Name: 33-3051.00 / Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Common Job Titles: Deputy, Deputy Sheriff, Law Enforcement Officer, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Officer, Peace Officer, Police Officer, Police Patrol Officer, Public Safety Officer, State Trooper
SOC Code/Name: 33-3021.00 / Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Common Job Titles: Investigator, Detective, Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), Criminal Investigator, Police Detective, Fugitive Detective/Investigator, Narcotics Detective/Investigator, Special Agent
SOC Code/Name: 33-3021.02 / Police Identification and Records Officers
Common Job Titles: Crime Scene Evidence Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, Crime Scene Technician, Criminalist, Field Identification Specialist, Forensic Specialist, Identification Officer, Identification Technician, Latent Fingerprint Examiner, Latent Print Examiner
Approval Status
The Police Science Alignment was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on December 15, 2011. After going through the realignment process, the Technical Education Authority approved the amended Police Science Program Alignment on August 21, 2025. Colleges are granted one year from the approval date to implement the alignment. Police Science implementation due by Fall 2027.
State Business and Industry Committee recommendation
The program title was updated to Police Science to better reflect the occupational focus of the training provided and to separate the technical program from the Criminal Justice Associate of Arts transfer degree. The committee requested that colleges focus their curriculum on general education courses tailored to law enforcement. Specifically, they highlighted the need for: oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (emotional intelligence, cultural competency), problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, leadership skills, ethics, constitutional and case law, observational skills, conflict de-escalation skills (mental health awareness, crisis intervention), and computer/technology skills.
Alignment Map
Fall 2027 Program Alignment Map (pdf)Fall 2012 Program Alignment Map (pdf)
Common Courses (27 credit hours)
Common Courses serve as potential articulation and transfer of coursework between secondary and postsecondary partners. These courses shall have the same title, description, credit hour allocation, and competencies. Institutions may add additional competencies based on local demand. The sequencing of common courses is determined by the institution unless otherwise noted on the alignment map.
| Introduction to Criminal Justice (KRSN CRJ1010) | 3 credit hours |
| Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Criminal Investigation | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Criminal Law (KRSN CRJ2010) | 3 credit hours |
| Criminal Procedures | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Criminal Justice Interviewing | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
| Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures | 3 credit hours (pdf) |
Support Courses (3 credit hours)
Institutions may utilize existing like courses which adhere to the agreed upon course lengths and competencies.
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General Psychology/Abnormal Psychology |
3 credit hours |
To learn where this program is available in Kansas, visit the Kansas Career Technical Education Program Search.