Criminal Justice, Peace Officer Licensure Certificate

Law Enforcement Academy Program

A comprehensive Basic Peace Officer Licensure Certificate Program designed to prepare the student for employment as a police officer in the state of Texas. The information covered will provide foundation knowledge necessary to be a successful peace officer in a citizen-responsive, community-based environment. Successful completion of the certificate will allow the candidate to sit for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer licensing exam.

An information packet and application will be available at the Division of Social Sciences and Business (Room B-245) or at the BC library about six weeks before the beginning of each new class. Students may choose between two formats : a one-semester daytime academy or a two semester evening academy. Completers of either options will earn:

• 20 credit hours of college credit
• 640 clock hours of instruction