MAJOR

Police Science

Major

Overview

If you find yourself glued to the TV every time Cops comes on, you may want to think about majoring in police science.

You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of police work, from patrolling to investigating, from preventing crime to writing reports. And you’ll prepare to meet the many challenges of police work, including handling people who resist arrest, using force responsibly, and building a strong relationship with the people you’ll protect.

Leaders Who Majored in Police Science

Jennifer Carpenter

Police Sergeant,

Mount Vernon Police Dept

Gonzalo Gonzalez

Border Patrol Agent ,

Department of Homeland Security

Jesse Santellanes

Juvenile Probation Officer,

63rd/83rd Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department

Christine Carns

Homicide Detective ,

Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department