Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current law enforcement professionals to meet the complexities of modern policing. This comprehensive program emphasizes leadership, cultural intelligence, mental health awareness, data-driven decision-making, and evidence-based practices. Through a robust curriculum blending theory and practical application, students develop the skills to lead with integrity, adapt to evolving challenges, and foster trust within their communities. The program culminates in a capstone experience, allowing students to synthesize their knowledge and propose innovative solutions to real-world issues.
| SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHOD | 5 |
| ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 5 |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION | 5 |
| COMMUNICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS | 5 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| STRESS MANAGEMENT AND OFFICER WELLNESS | 5 |
| POLICING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY | 5 |
| COMMUNITY POLICING STRATEGIES | 5 |
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND CIVIL LIABILITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| CONTEMPORARY AND EMERGING ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE STRATEGIES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| DATA-DRIVEN POLICING | 5 |
| EVIDENCE-BASED POLICING STRATEGIES | 5 |
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | 5 |
| SENIOR CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC INTEGRATION AND LEADERSHIP IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| Total Credits | 80 |
The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.
Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
This major requires the completion of the World Language requirement. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree must complete two years of a single language in high school or one year of a single language in college.
| First Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 5 | | 5 | Social Science BACR 2 (recommend CMST 208)1 | 5 |
| 5 | Humanities & Arts BACR 1 (recommend PHIL 210)1 | 5 | Social Science BACR 2 (recommend CMST 208)1 | 5 |
| Social Science BACR 1 (recommend CYBR 101)1 | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Natural Science BACR 11 | 5 |
| | 15 | | 15 | | 15 |
| Second Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| Natural Science BACR 21 | 5 | | 5 | | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Diversity - graduation requirement (recommend ADST 308)1 | 5 |
| | 15 | | 15 | | 15 |
| Third Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 5 | | 5 | | 5 |
| Global Studies - graduation requirement (recommend ANTR 310)1 | 5 | | 5 | | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | | 5 | | 5 |
| | 15 | | 15 | | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 5 | | 5 | (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement ) | 5 |
| 5 | | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 |
| | 15 | | 15 | | 15 |
| Total Credits 180 |
University Competencies and Proficiencies
English
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
Placement and Clearance
Prior Learning/Sources of Credit AP, CLEP, IB
General Education Requirements (GER)
- Minimum Credits—180 cumulative credit hours
- 60 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
- 45 credits in residence (attendance) at Eastern, with at least 15 upper-division credits in major in residence at Eastern
- Minimum Cumulative GPA ≥2.0
Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACR)
Humanities and Arts
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
University Graduation Requirements (UGR)
Diversity Course List
World Language (for Bachelor of Arts)
Global Studies Course List
Minor or Certificate
Senior Capstone Course List
Application for Graduation (use EagleNET) must be made at least two terms in advance of the term expected to graduate (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate).
Use the Catalog Archives to determine two important catalog years.
- The catalog in effect at the student's first term of current matriculation is used to determine BACR (Breadth Area Core Requirements) and UGR (Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).
- The catalog in effect at the time the student declares a major or minor is used to determine the program requirements.
Students who earn a BS in Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice from EWU should be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills to enhance organizational effectiveness within law enforcement teams;
- apply ethical principles to propose solutions for complex law enforcement scenarios;
- develop strategies to improve police-community relationships through effective law enforcement practices;
- use research and data to develop actionable solutions for challenges in law enforcement operations;
- interpret constitutional principles to ensure lawful and ethical law enforcement practices;
- develop wellness plans that address stress management and support officer well-being;
- create initiatives to build trust and enhance collaboration with diverse populations;
- demonstrate advanced communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders in a variety of law enforcement contexts.
