Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current law enforcement professionals to meet the complexities of modern policing. This comprehensive program emphasizes leadership, cultural intelligence, mental health awareness, data-driven decision-making, and evidence-based practices. Through a robust curriculum blending theory and practical application, students develop the skills to lead with integrity, adapt to evolving challenges, and foster trust within their communities. The program culminates in a capstone experience, allowing students to synthesize their knowledge and propose innovative solutions to real-world issues.
| Required Courses | ||
| CRIM 330 | SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHOD | 5 |
| CRIM 340 | ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 5 |
| CRIM 382 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION | 5 |
| LEAD 312 | COMMUNICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS | 5 |
| LEAD 313 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| LEAD 314 | STRESS MANAGEMENT AND OFFICER WELLNESS | 5 |
| LEAD 410 | POLICING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY | 5 |
| LEAD 411 | COMMUNITY POLICING STRATEGIES | 5 |
| LEAD 412 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND CIVIL LIABILITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| LEAD 413 | CONTEMPORARY AND EMERGING ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| LEAD 414 | MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE STRATEGIES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| LEAD 450 | DATA-DRIVEN POLICING | 5 |
| LEAD 451 | EVIDENCE-BASED POLICING STRATEGIES | 5 |
| PSYC 302 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| PSYC 323 | DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | 5 |
| Required Senior Capstone | ||
| LEAD 490A | SENIOR CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC INTEGRATION AND LEADERSHIP IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | 5 |
| Total Credits | 80 | |
Plan of Study
The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.
Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
This major requires the completion of the World Language requirement. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree must complete two years of a single language in high school or one year of a single language in college.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| ENGL 101 | 5 | ENGL 201 | 5 | Social Science BACR 2 (recommend CMST 208)1 | 5 |
| MATH 107 | 5 | Humanities & Arts BACR 1 (recommend PHIL 210)1 | 5 | Social Science BACR 2 (recommend CMST 208)1 | 5 |
| Social Science BACR 1 (recommend CYBR 101)1 | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Natural Science BACR 11 | 5 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| Natural Science BACR 21 | 5 | CRIM 330 | 5 | CRIM 340 | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | LEAD 314 | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | Diversity - graduation requirement (recommend ADST 308)1 | 5 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| PSYC 302 | 5 | LEAD 312 | 5 | LEAD 411 | 5 |
| Global Studies - graduation requirement (recommend ANTR 310)1 | 5 | LEAD 450 | 5 | LEAD 414 | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | PSYC 323 | 5 | LEAD 451 | 5 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| CRIM 382 | 5 | LEAD 313 | 5 | LEAD 490A (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement ) | 5 |
| LEAD 410 | 5 | LEAD 412 | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 |
| Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 | LEAD 413 | 5 | Elective - minor, or general elective | 5 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Total Credits 180 | |||||
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University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
University Competencies and Proficiencies
English
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
Placement and Clearance
Prior Learning/Sources of Credit AP, CLEP, IB
General Education Requirements (GER)
- Minimum Credits—180 cumulative credit hours
- 60 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
- 45 credits in residence (attendance) at Eastern, with at least 15 upper-division credits in major in residence at Eastern
- Minimum Cumulative GPA ≥2.0
Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACR)
Humanities and Arts
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
University Graduation Requirements (UGR)
Diversity Course List
World Language (for Bachelor of Arts)
Global Studies Course List
Minor or Certificate
Senior Capstone Course List
Application for Graduation (use EagleNET) must be made at least two terms in advance of the term expected to graduate (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate).
Use the Catalog Archives to determine two important catalog years.
- The catalog in effect at the student's first term of current matriculation is used to determine BACR (Breadth Area Core Requirements) and UGR (Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).
- The catalog in effect at the time the student declares a major or minor is used to determine the program requirements.
Students who earn a BS in Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice from EWU should be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills to enhance organizational effectiveness within law enforcement teams;
- apply ethical principles to propose solutions for complex law enforcement scenarios;
- develop strategies to improve police-community relationships through effective law enforcement practices;
- use research and data to develop actionable solutions for challenges in law enforcement operations;
- interpret constitutional principles to ensure lawful and ethical law enforcement practices;
- develop wellness plans that address stress management and support officer well-being;
- create initiatives to build trust and enhance collaboration with diverse populations;
- demonstrate advanced communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders in a variety of law enforcement contexts.