Curriculum: Policing 2012

2010 2011 2012

The objective of professional higher education on the specialty of policing is:
• preparation of competent and active policing specialists based on the needs of the police organization as the customer;
• to support the students on acquisition of the competences required to resume their studies in the Master's program.

The studies can be commenced by the employees of internal security agencies who have the referral of the Police and Border Guard Board for commencing studies of professional higher education in the specialty of law enforcement, the criminal police or border guards.

Graduation requirements:
• completion of all the subjects and internships provided in the curriculum for a positive outcome
• defending the graduation thesis for a positive outcome.

rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom
(Diploma of Professional Higher Education)

On completion is issued a diploma of professional higher education and an academic transcript in Estonian and English.

Upon completion of the specialty of a Border Guard, also a professional certificate is issued.

The objective of professional higher education on the specialty of policing is:
• preparation of competent and active policing specialists based on the needs of the police organization as the customer;
• to support the students on acquisition of the competences required to resume their studies in the Master's program.

rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom politsei erialal

In the framework of the curriculum are available the following options:
1) In the block of professional subjects are three specialties - border guard, criminal police or law enforcement police. The selection is performed taking into account the desires of the police officer and the needs of the employer and this is noted in the student's application and in the referral of the Police and Border Guard Board;

2) The student can choose elective and optional subjects from the module of elective subjects in the capacity of 3.0 ECTS . Their selection is based on student ability and the adequacy to use his or her computer on achievement of compulsory subjects and learning outcomes and on personal interest.

access to second cycle higher education

Block of constable studies
1. Module of servicing of Individuals
2. Module of guarding order in a public place
3. Module of misdemeanor procedures
4. Module of traffic surveillance and police operations
5. Module of report on criminal offence
6. Module of prevention of violation of law and cooperation with the public
7. Module of general skills of constable

Block of general subjects
8. Module of legal subjects
9. Research module
10. Module of elective subjects

Block of professional general subjects
11. General module of policing

Block of professional subjects
12. Module of community policing
13. Module of problem centered policing
14. Module of fieldwork organization and tactics
15. Internship on law enforcement
16. The module of implementation of the basis and the rules of criminal investigation
17. Module of implementation of the practical skills in criminal investigation
18. Module of criminal police support operations
19. Internship of conduct of criminal proceedings
20. Module of European Union border guard policy
21. The Border Guard law module
22. Module of border control and international cooperation
23. Module of integrated border management
24. Border guard units management internship
25. Graduation thesis seminar
26. Course paper
27. Graduation thesis

The graduate:
- understands the principles of operation of society, the European Union, the State and the police organization;
- operates pursuant to the fundamental values of the police organization and the ethical standards of a civil servant;
- is guided by laws and regulations of Estonia and the EU and by human rights. Implements them based on the functions of the police organization;
- implements the fundamental police activities according to the chosen field of study in the working environment;
- recognizes the field of an offense and the area of responsibilities of various police agencies and other public sector organizations and institutions in police work and finds the necessary solutions to problems;
- works independently and cooperates if necessary and is able to work in a multicultural environment;
- communicates orally and in writing in the professional field in Estonian, Russian and English;
- behaves assertively - having an effect of authority with his or her appearance, attitude and behavior;
- can withstand the physical demands and stress, copes with his or her emotions and takes care of his or her health;
- has verbal and written communication skills, finding the necessary information for police work;
- has the ability of analysis and synthesis, is able to solve the problems emerging in police work;
- is a self motivating learner and is capable of continually increasing his or her knowledge;
- has organization and planning skills, is responsible.

English and Russian