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Course discipline/number/title POFC 2250: Internship for Peace Officer Candidates

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 2
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) POFC 1105 or POFC 1112
Other requirements Acceptance into the Professional Peace Officer or Criminal Justice Programs
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course offers students the opportunity to interact with current criminal justice agencies. Students will be given the opportunity to ride along with both large and smaller agencies in Southeast Minnesota.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2023

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Different law enforcement agencies in South-eastern Minnesota
  2. Smaller agencies
  3. Larger agencies
  4. Exceptions of students when interacting with others
  5. Scheduling of time and completion of required ride along
  6. Proper reporting of activities
  7. Sharing of experiences with classmates

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Have an understanding of what the patrol officer duties consist of
  2. Verbally articulate their experiences while on patrol.
  3. Document in writing their experiences while on patrol.
  4. Demonstrate the differences between the methods of patrol for large and smaller agencies.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

Students may be required to pass a criminal history check by the local agency.