& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in
Police Science
Bachelor Degree Programs 95
The challenges and responsibilities of the modern police officer have
undergone tremendous changes. Today’s police officer must be prepared
to meet the needs and expectations of an ever-changing, complex, and
diverse society. The Bachelor of Science in Police Science program
provides officers an opportunity to become better prepared for meeting
these new challenges. Together with other working professionals, officers
study the management, leadership, and communication skills and law
enforcement tools necessary to continue their personal and professional
development and respond to societal needs.
Required Police Science Courses: 15 cr.
PSCI302 Demographic Influences on Policing....................................3 cr.
PSCI303 Application of Rules of Evidence .........................................3 cr.
PSCI401 Police Ethics.........................................................................3 cr.
PSCI402 Emerging Technologies of Community Policing ...................3 cr.
PSCI403 Police Management and Leadership ...................................3 cr.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Police Science program are
expected to be able to do the following:
1. Incorporate community involvement in the creation of a safe
environment.
2. Understand leadership and management skills for police officers.
3. Develop organizational systems that foster problem-solving within
their community.
4. Apply the laws, rules, regulations and policies of their profession.
5. Understand various investigative techniques.
6. Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
7. Work effectively with diverse populations.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
9. Understand the ethical implications of their actions.
10. Continue learning throughout their lives.
11. Demonstrate the general education competencies required for
graduation.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 122 semester credits is required for graduation with the
bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s University. All students
must meet the general education credit requirements. A minimum of 36
credits is needed to complete the B.S. in Police Science program.
Required Police Science Courses.....................................................15 cr.
Required Capstone Course.................................................................3 cr.
Required Communication Courses .....................................................6 cr.
Elective Courses ...............................................................................12 cr.
Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.
PS490 Police Science Capstone.........................................................3 cr.
Required Communication Courses: 6 cr.
CM309 Professional Writing ................................................................3 cr.
CM310 Oral Communications .............................................................3 cr.
Elective Courses: 12 cr.
SM401 Principles of Security Management ........................................3 cr.
SM402 Security Risk Assessment ......................................................3 cr.
SM403 Private Investigation Principles ...............................................3 cr.
SM404 Security Techniques and Technology......................................3 cr.
SM405 Security Leadership and Management ...................................3 cr.
BU300 Accounting Principles..............................................................3 cr.
BU400 Business Law ..........................................................................3 cr.
BU403 Applied Statistics .....................................................................3 cr.
BU407 Financial Management ............................................................3 cr.
HR340 Human Resource Management ..............................................3 cr.
HR440 Employee and Labor Relations ...............................................3 cr.
MG305 Managerial Ethics...................................................................3 cr.
MG307 Principles of Leadership .........................................................3 cr.
MG401 Principles of Management ......................................................3 cr.
MG405 Organizational Culture and Change .......................................3 cr.
MG408 Project Management ..............................................................3 cr.
MG415 Total Quality and Team Development .....................................3 cr.
MG418 Strategic Management ...........................................................3 cr.
Total..................................................................................................36 cr.
MG420 The Future of Organizations...................................................3 cr.
MG445 Entrepreneurship ....................................................................3 cr.