Administrative Officers Management Program

Units: 3

Introduces law enforcement supervisors to the subject of Public Administration as a field of intellectual inquiry and as a field of professional activity. Students will learn how important founding principles such as federalism, separation of powers, equity, and democratic accountability impact police organizations today. The more practical concerns of police administrators including budgeting and financial management, labor-management relations, and personnel law are also considered. Available only to distance education students enrolled in the AOMP.

Offered in Fall Spring Summer

Units: 3

The purpose of this course is to introduce law enforcement supervisors to management skills that can enhance their individual and organizational effectiveness. Students will learn collaborative leadership, conflict resolution, staff development, group problem solving, delegation and coaching. The skills taught in this class are considered theoretically [through reading assignments and lectures], experientially [through role plays, assessment center exercises, and management inventories], and analytically [through written analyses and class discussions]. Available only to distance education students enrolled in the AOMP.

Offered in Fall Spring Summer

Units: 3

This course is designed to prepare police managers to develop more efficient and effective organizations. Particular attention is given to improving leadership and interpersonal communication skills through self assessment. Students will also study group dynamics, team building, and the importance of employee empowerment within a law enforcement context. Problem-solving g tools and assessments utilized by police agencies to facilitate organizational change are also considered. Available only to distance education students enrolled in the AOMP.

Offered in Fall Spring Summer

Units: 3

Intensive look at the constitutional underpinnings and restrictions on laws and government agency policies impacting police agencies. Specific constitutional protections relating to interrogation and search of employees, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and drug testing. Legal risks and liabilities facing police managers and how to reduce these risks.

Offered in Fall Spring Summer

Units: 1 - 6

Detailed investigation of a topic. Topic and mode of study determined by student and a faculty member.

Offered in Fall and Spring