Law Enforcement
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Admission to program
These programs are open to students in security related departments and employees in the Border Security field.
Program Mission
This program is designed to build competencies in the field of security operations. It enables students to understand the terminology used in security operations, develops security skills and the ability to communicate effectively with public from various backgrounds. On completing this program, the student will understand the mechanisms of applying regulations and instructions within the framework of security operations and the use of modern techniques and technology. This program provides students with the ability to determine the best method of dealing with unusual situations or crises and to manage security events professionally.
Program Description
The programs are designed to develop the core knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as law enforcement officers. Students are provided with hands-on training as staff officers in relevant field departments. Each Diploma is aligned to the Qualifications Framework of the Emirates.
Program Learning Outcomes
In addition to the generic graduate outcomes related to the Diploma graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology, students, upon completion of the programs, will be able to:
- Function with the basic competencies to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer.
- Communicate effectively and concisely relevant criminal law procedures following best security professional practice.
- Apply operational rules and solve problems encountered in the role of law enforcement officer while observing the code of conduct and values.
- Use technology systems effectively to support operational security tasks.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 63 semester credits including:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Security Studies Core Courses | 15 | |
Electives | 9 | |
Diploma Major Core Courses | 12 | |
General Studies | 21 | |
Work Experience | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 63 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Security Studies Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 21 | ||
MAS 1003 | Introduction to Legal Sciences Studies | 3 |
PST 1003 | Criminal Law | 3 |
PST 1023 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
PST 1033 | Infantry Police and Practices Applications | 0 |
PST 1043 | Security Organisation and Administration | 3 |
PST 1103 | Weapons Science and Practice | 0 |
PST 1133 | Concepts and Principles of Traffic | 3 |
PST 2009 | Work Experience | 6 |
Law Enforcement Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 12 | ||
PLE 2013 | Management Punitive and Correctional Establishments | 3 |
PLE 2053 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
PLE 2113 | Security Applications and System Practice | 3 |
PST 1153 | Basics and Principles of Security Operations | 3 |
Diploma in Law Enforcement Electives | ||
Required Credits: 9 | ||
BSO 2103 | Residence and Foreigners Affairs Procedures | 3 |
BSO 2143 | Basic Skills of Custom Operations | 3 |
BSO 2123 | Basic Security of Mainland and Naval Ports | 3 |
PCJ 2003 | Law and Procedure of Evidence | 3 |
PCJ 2033 | Crime Detection | 3 |
PCJ 2043 | Community Policing | 3 |
PCJ 2053 | Special Criminal Legislation | 3 |
PST 2023 | Public Relations and Communications Skills | 3 |
General Studies | ||
Required Credits: 21 | ||
English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
Humanities or Arts | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
Information Technology or Mathematics | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
The Natural Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
AES 1013 | Arabic Communications I | 3 |
LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
MAS 1003 | Introduction to Legal Sciences Studies | 3 |
PST 1043 | Security Organisation and Administration | 3 |
PST 1103 | Weapons Science and Practice | 0 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
PST 1003 | Criminal Law | 3 |
PST 1033 | Infantry Police and Practices Applications | 0 |
PST 1133 | Concepts and Principles of Traffic | 3 |
PST 1173 | Islamic Studies | 3 |
Elective Course | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 3 | ||
PLE 2013 | Management Punitive and Correctional Establishments | 3 |
PLE 2053 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
PLE 2113 | Security Applications and System Practice | 3 |
PST 1023 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
Elective Course | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
LSN 1113 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
PST 1153 | Basics and Principles of Security Operations | 3 |
PST 2009 | Work Experience | 6 |
Elective Course | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 18 | |
Total Credit Hours | 63 |