VU Advisor: Bill Gollmitzer Email: wgollmitzer@vinu.edu Office Phone: 812-888-6839
DOE Code: 5822
Program Description: The Law Enforcement program at VU is one of the largest programs at the University. Our program has a two part focus. Our first focus is to prepare students for entry level positions in law enforcement agencies in Indiana and across the country. Our secondary focus is to prepare students wishing to continue their education for the next level of university study.
The Law Enforcement program is not like any other program at any other university. We focus on achieving a balance between classroom instruction and hands-on training. Students learn about traffic investigation, forensic science, police operations and other important topics. They also conduct experiments and create footprint casts, take fingerprints, analyze blood spatter patterns and many other tasks performed right now in U.S. law enforcement..
Grade Level: 12th
Length of Program: 1 year (Senior Year Only) 1/2 of the day
HS Credits per semester: 3 HS Credits per year: 6
Fall Semester Courses: Days/Times:
LAWE 100 Survey of Criminal Justice (3 Cr Hrs) MWF 9:00-9:50 or 11:00-11:50
LAWE 210 Police & Community Operations (3 Cr Hrs) MWF 10:00 -10:50 or 11:00-11:50
*Course Fees: No course fees at this time
VU Technology Fees: $20 Per Credit Hour
Spring Semester Courses: Days/Times:
LAWE 150 TBD
LAWE 160 TBD
*Course Fees: TBD
VU Technology Fees: $20 Per Credit Hour
Tuition: Twin Rivers pays all CTE course tuition. Student pays fees only.
Occupations upon completion of program: The Law Enforcement program has developed a curriculum to train the Law Enforcement Major to be proficient in law interpretation, evidence collection and analysis, and results of evidence examinations to promote safety and the enforcement of laws. Graduates of our program have and continue to serve the civilian population in local, state, national, and global agencies. Our program is 45 years old and boosts over 2800 successful alumni. We are proud of our record of success in the past. We work hard to promote an environment that prepares our students for future employment and/or academic transfer opportunities.
Additional education/training available after VU: Graduates of the Law Enforcement Program are eligible to transfer to any Indiana four year program of study. We encourage our graduates to take a close look at our Homeland Security Bachelor’s Program
*Fees are approximate and could vary from year to year.