Program Description

The Law Enforcement Leadership Credit Certificate Program is specifically designed to provide law enforcement personnel an opportunity to increase their expertise in leadership. The program uses a unique presentation model that is based on adult experiential learning theory. In each course the participants are required to continuously review concepts, values and principles in various combinations of increasing complexity. The courses enhance each participant’s understanding of the importance of personal, interpersonal and organizational relationships, as well as the nature of human behavior and police management. Concepts such as responsibility, courage, leadership, organizational values, integrity, organizational design and ethics are presented.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to any officer or civilian employee of law enforcement agencies in Southern California. Others may be admitted with agency and the program coordinator’s approval. Students must complete a bachelor’s degree and be accepted into the graduate program at Cal State L.A following all the guidelines set forth in this catalog.

Program Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Deputy Leadership Institute, a program offered jointly by the Los Angeles Sheriffs’ Department, the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, and the Office of Extended Education at Cal State L.A., or the West Point Leadership Program, a program offered jointly by the Los Angeles Police Department, the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, and the Office of Extended Education at Cal State L.A