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Law Enforcement B.P.A.

Mission Statement

The mission of the baccalaureate degree in Public Administration is to provide current and future middle managers with the professional skills and management tools necessary to succeed in the management of a law enforcement agency. The role of the law enforcement middle manager is primarily to provide leadership to the agency stakeholders. The twenty-first century middle manager must be able to adapt to rapid technology changes, interact with diverse groups of citizens, and possess the ability to manage daily operations on limited budgets.

Learning Outcomes

NS Public Administration in Law Enforcement students develop skills and aptitude in the following areas:

Critical Thinking

  • Successful students will understand and apply the principles and processes of management to the administration of law enforcement agencies
  • Successful students will understand and analyze the dilemmas faced by today’s law enforcement leadership

Communication

  • Successful students will understand and apply varied aspects and theories of effective organizational communication in both written and oral formats

Effective Citizenship

  • Successful students will understand how diversity issues, globalization, and ethical guidelines affect law enforcement leadership, organizations, and the community
  • Successful students will understand how law enforcement agencies and personnel can best serve the public and other relevant constituents

Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.

Degree Sheet

A degree sheet for the Law Enforcement B.P.A. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.

This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.

College Core Curriculum

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3-5 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Major Requirements (39)

Law Enforcement

PSC 307Legal Issues for Command Level Officers

3.00
PSC 308Mass Media and the Police

3.00
PSC 403Law Enforcement Management

3.00
PSC 461Executive Leadership

3.00
PSC 464Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement

3.00

Leadership and Public Administration

CRJ 412Leadership and Administration in Problem Solving

3.00
CRJ 413Dilemmas in Law Enforcement

3.00
PSC 306Effective Organizational Communication

3.00
PSC 404APublic Financial Administration

3.00
PSC 404BPublic Personnel Administration

3.00

Criminal Justice

CRJ 200Social Justice

3.00
CRJ 438Social Inequality and Crime

3.00
CRJ 463Victimology

3.00

General Electives

General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Public Administration in Law Enforcement

 College Core Curriculum
  28-41
 Major Requirements
 39
 Electives 
  40-53
 Total Credits
  120

NOTE: At least 30 credits of Upper Division course work must be completed at Nevada State University to fulfill the Residency Graduation Requirement.