Law Enforcement Operations, BS

This program is available in the following Florida campuses:

Sarasota Campus

Keiser University’s Bachelors of Science degree in Law Enforcement Operations program prepares students for career positions in various areas within the field of law enforcement.  It provides students with in depth exposure into the criminal justice system and the forensic investigations field.  The BSLEO is delivered through a unique hybrid format to maximize student learning and promote career development in a flexible scheduled format while also maximizing efficiency in resources.  Fundamental areas critical to both public and private sector entry-level positions are included in the program such as crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, introduction to law enforcement, criminal investigation, forensic photography and police communications report writing.  In addition, the program prepares students with competencies in real-world applications that emphasize identifying, locating, documenting, collecting and preserving evidence within legal frameworks.  Students may select from concentrations in Law Enforcement, Forensic Investigation, or Courts and Corrections.

Program Goals

The degree will provide students with a set of core courses and experiences to familiarize them to the wide-ranging criminal justice system including law enforcement, forensics, and corrections.  The program is set up to provide students the ability to have a range of practical, sociological and forensics information. The degree will also prepare students who choose the forensics track not only to work as a crime scene technician but to also build a career in a crime laboratory or medical examiner’s office, and provides an excellent basis for further studies in the forensic sciences at the graduate level.

Program Objectives

• To develop students’ ability to understand the tools and procedures used by various law enforcement and forensic agencies;
• To develop students’ ability to think critically and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in diverse criminal justice settings;
• To assist students in becoming more proficient in researching, collecting and organizing complex data, solving problems and working collaboratively;
• To provide the student with basic knowledge concerning the operational, legal and ethical context in which law enforcement operations are conducted;
• To provide students with a comprehensive background in forensic investigative procedures and techniques;
• To instruct students as to contemporary issues facing law enforcement to include an overview of law enforcement responses to terrorism, cybercrimes and technological countermeasures;
• To provide students with a comprehensive background in the legal aspect of law enforcement and forensics, including laws, statutes and procedures.
• To assist graduates in obtaining multi-faceted entry level positions with various law enforcement and forensic agencies.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

There are no program specific pre-requisites.

Program Outline

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Operations consists of 120.0 semester credit hours as described below.  The length of this program is approximately 38 months if selecting the Law Enforcement or Courts and Corrections concentration. The program length is approximately 37 months if selecting the Courts and Corrections concentration (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).