{"id":477,"date":"2023-03-09T19:02:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T19:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/?page_id=477"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:33:59","slug":"law-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/law-enforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Law Enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-tabs alignwide  root-eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya \"><div class=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya eb-advanced-tabs-wrapper horizontal\" data-min-height=\"true\"><div class=\"eb-tabs-nav\"><ul class=\"tabTitles\" data-tabs-ul-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><li data-title-tab-id=\"1\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"active\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">About<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"2\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Admissions<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"3\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Degrees &amp; Certificates<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"4\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Program Contact<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"5\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Employment &amp; Salary<\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"7\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-text\">Courses<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"eb-tabs-contents\">\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"1\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/03\/pletc-blue.png\" alt=\"Badge icon with words: Phelps Law Enforcement Training Center, 天涯社区log\" class=\"wp-image-28\" style=\"width:259px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">天涯社区log partners with the Phelps County Sheriff\u2019s Department and the Rolla Police Department to offer basic training (Class A \u2013 peace officer) and continuing law enforcement education training (CLEE) in Rolla, MO through the 天涯社区log-Phelps Law Enforcement Training Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Training Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-size: 16px;\">Mission Statement<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #002e6c;\">The Certificate in Law Enforcement program mission is to provide safe, competent, and professional peace officers in a diverse and ever-changing public service environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our&nbsp;<strong>700-hour Missouri P.O.S.T. approved basic training program<\/strong>&nbsp;combines theory, experiential learning, and practical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 1-year certificate program begins in August and finishes in July<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 5 \u2013 9 pm &amp; Saturdays 8 am \u2013 5 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-campus classroom instruction is taught at 天涯社区log\u2019s Rolla North site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiential learning and practical application is taught in facilities provided by partner agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon successful completion of this program, students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate with a&nbsp;<strong>Certificate of Achievement<\/strong>&nbsp;in Law Enforcement and 37 hours of college credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are eligible to take the&nbsp;<strong>Missouri Peace Officer License Exam<\/strong>&nbsp;(MPOLE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May opt to earn an&nbsp;<strong>Associate of Applied Science<\/strong>&nbsp;in Law Enforcement by taking additional general education courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is approved by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Higher Learning Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A selective admission process is utilized for this program. The admission criteria and selection process are outlined in the Admissions tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Information &amp; Helpful Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mo.gov\/dir\/programs\/post\/licensing.php\">Missouri Peace Officer Standards &amp; Training Program: Licensing Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">天涯社区log Scholarship Application<\/a>:\u202f Application for all 天涯社区log Foundation Scholarships are only available online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps1.mo.gov\/DPSRoster\/TrainingAcademyScholarshipApplication.aspx\">Missouri Blue Scholarship<\/a> for Basic Training Academy Recruits <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like more information about our 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for=\"quform_1_5_95581d\">Phone<\/label><\/div><div class=\"quform-inner quform-inner-text quform-inner-1_5\"><div class=\"quform-input quform-input-text quform-input-1_5 quform-cf\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"quform_1_5_95581d\" name=\"quform_1_5\" class=\"quform-field quform-field-text quform-field-1_5\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"quform-element quform-element-submit quform-element-1_2 quform-cf quform-button-style-theme\"><div class=\"quform-button-submit quform-button-submit-default quform-button-submit-1_2\"><button name=\"quform_submit\" type=\"submit\" class=\"quform-submit\" value=\"submit\"><span class=\"quform-button-text quform-button-submit-text\">Send<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"quform-loading quform-loading-position-left quform-loading-type-spinner-1\"><div class=\"quform-loading-inner\"><div class=\"quform-loading-spinner\"><div class=\"quform-loading-spinner-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"2\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Program Application with selection process is required for the 1 \u2013 year law enforcement certificate coursework. To enter this course of study, students must meet these institution and program-specific criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply for Admission to 天涯社区log:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/\">https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under Academic Goals, select Degree- or Certificate-Seeking \u2013&gt; Social Science Pathway \u2013&gt; Law Enforcement. Contact Admissions at (636) 584-6588 for questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request all official transcripts&nbsp;<\/strong>(High School, High School Equivalency, Home school, Technical School, and College) be sent to\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@eastcentral.edu\">admissions@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail: 1964 Prairie Dell Road, Union, MO 63084<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for Financial Aid<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">FAFSA<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eastcentral.awardspring.com\/\">天涯社区log Scholarship Application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>天涯社区log\u2019s School Code is&nbsp;<strong>008862<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/admissions\/checking-your-financial-aid-file\/\">Financial Aid Checklist<\/a>&nbsp;for detailed information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Placement into ENG 101 or have successfully completed ENG 101&nbsp;<\/strong>(any assessment used to determine placement must be within 5 years from the start of the program)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete and submit the Law Enforcement Application by the specified deadline:&nbsp;<mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">**DUE JUNE 1, 2026**<\/mark><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/App_LWE_2026.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/App_LWE_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Law Enforcement Application Packet (Basic Training Academy)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay $25 application fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Admission Requirements include:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>20 years of age prior to the start date of the 1-year law enforcement certificate program<\/strong>&nbsp;(and turn 21 prior to taking the MPOLE).<br><em>Applicants sponsored by a law enforcement agency who will turn twenty (20) years of age prior to taking the MPOLE at the end of program are eligible to apply.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Must be a citizen of the United States<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Possess a current, valid driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vision in each eye must be correctable to 20\/40<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Received an \u201chonorable\u201d discharge or \u201cunder honorable conditions\u201d discharge if having served in the military.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No disqualifying criminal history&nbsp;<\/strong>as outlined in Section 590.080.1 and Section 590.100.1, RSMo. Must be free from conviction. Must have no gross misconduct indicating inability to function as a peace officer. No Felony Conviction, SIS (Suspended Imposition of Sentence), or SES (Suspended Execution of Sentence).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule and complete the law enforcement applicant interview process.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dates are listed in the Law Enforcement Application packet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule and complete physical fitness assessment consisting of a 1-mile run with satisfactory results.&nbsp;<\/strong>Dates are listed in the Law Enforcement Application packet or applicants may sign-up for a time <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=mH04XfFrhUGI5Dgn_UDMUW4RQAf4X_BItNH9LeLuvk9UNjdKRzI1NUxXUFJSVkczVDM0N0IyME5YNy4u&amp;route=shorturl\">here<\/a>. If the applicant does not meet minimum standards, they may not be admitted. Minimum entrance standards are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete 1-mile run (run or jog without stopping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>After acceptance and prior to the start of the program:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Criminal background check<\/strong>&nbsp;with satisfactory results through the Missouri State Highway Patrol and FBI. The fee is set and charged by IDEMIA at the student\u2019s expense. Information is provided after acceptance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drug Screening<\/strong>&nbsp;with satisfactory results: accepted students are drug tested prior to the start of the program and may be tested during the program. A positive drug test may result in immediate dismissal from the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical examination<\/strong>&nbsp;with satisfactory results (completed within 90 days before the scheduled beginning date of the program) is required after acceptance at the student\u2019s expense.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be examined by a licensed physician (licensed to practice medicine in the State of Missouri).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant must be physically and psychologically capable of performing the job task and licensing requirements of the law enforcement profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend Program Orientation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 See Law Enforcement Application Packet for date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>During the program, accepted students must satisfactorily complete a physical fitness assessment<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical Fitness Assessment Charts and Standards are provided at program acceptance. Physical Fitness Assessments will be conducted at the midpoint of the first semester, with the final assessment administered at the end of the first semester. Students that do not participate in the physical assessment or do not meet the basic requirements of the final physical assessment may be dismissed from the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"3\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degrees &amp; Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Law Enforcement certificate program is designed to assist students to acquire the skills and knowledge essential to the role of a competent peace officer.&nbsp; Upon successful completion of this program, students achieve a Certificate of Achievement in Law Enforcement and are eligible to sit for the MPOLE (Missouri Peace Officer License Exam). Students have the option to take additional general education coursework to complete an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Law Enforcement program is approved by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and is pending approval of the Higher Learning Commission. As a new basic training center, the 天涯社区log Phelps Law Enforcement Training Center has a probationary license from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Law Enforcement, Certificate of Achievement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eastcentral.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=12&amp;poid=1005\">Program Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/common\/pathways\/Social-Science-Law-Enforcement-Certificate-26-27.pdf\">Academic Degree Map (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Law Enforcement, AAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eastcentral.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=13&amp;poid=1137\">Program Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/common\/pathways\/Social-Science-Law-Enforcement-AAS-26-27.pdf\">Academic Degree Map (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"4\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For additional information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>天涯社区log-Phelps Law Enforcement Training Center<\/strong><br>2303B North Bishop<br>Rolla, MO 65401<br><strong>(573) 202-6960<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:LETC@eastcentral.edu\"><strong>LETC@eastcentral.edu<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christina Ayres<\/strong>, Director<br>(573) 202-6959<br><a href=\"mailto:christina.ayres@eastcentral.edu\">christina.ayres@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Katie Wells<\/strong>, Administrative Assistant<br>(573) 202-6960<br><a href=\"mailto:karen.swope@eastcentral.edu\">katie.wells@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student Services: Admissions, Advisement, Financial Aid, &amp; Cashier<br><\/strong>500 Forum Drive (at Rolla Technical Center)<br>Rolla, MO 65401<br>(573) 466-4100<br><strong><a href=\"mailto:eccrolla@eastcentral.edu\">eccrolla@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"5\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment &amp; Salary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed peace officers are responsible for protecting citizens and property through crime prevention and law enforcement within a defined jurisdiction. Licensed peace officers are critical to our public safety infrastructure and enforce federal, state, and local laws. Peace officers may provide life-saving CPR, investigate and document crime scenes, interview witnesses and suspects, make arrests, testify in court, and write detailed reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Per the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) statewide long-term occupational projections for Missouri, police and sheriff patrol officer positions are expected to grow by 3.8% from 2020 to 2030 with an anticipated 1,157 statewide annual openings and annual salary of $56,480. MERIC\u2019s long-term occupational projections for the Central region projects growth by 4.8% from 2020 to 2030 for police and sheriff patrol officer positions with an annual salary of $49,026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Licensed Peace Officers find opportunities in several areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Police Officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheriff\u2019s Deputies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bailiffs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Safety Officers for Hospitals, Colleges, and Universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"7\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-h2qya\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\"><div><h2>Law Enforcement Courses<\/h2><hr class=\"aquaHr\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><table class=\"ecc-course-table\"><thead><tr><th>Courses<\/th><th>Hours<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_101\">LWE 101 Introduction to Law Enforcement<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_102\">LWE 102 Law Enforcement Procedures<\/a><\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_103\">LWE 103 Constitutional Law for Law Enforcement<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_104\">LWE 104 Missouri Statutory Law<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_105\">LWE 105 Traffic Control & Investigation<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_106\">LWE 106 Physical Training for Law Enforcement I<\/a><\/td><td>0.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_151\">LWE 151 Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement<\/a><\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_152\">LWE 152 Law Enforcement Skills<\/a><\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_153\">LWE 153 Criminal Investigation for Law Enforcement I<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_156\">LWE 156 Physical Training for Law Enforcement II<\/a><\/td><td>0.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_203\">LWE 203 Criminal Investigation for Law Enforcement II<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_204\">LWE 204 First Responder for Law Enforcement<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/academics\/courses\/law-enforcement\/#LWE_205\">LWE 205 Practical Applications in Law Enforcement<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/about-ecc\/notice-of-non-discrimination\/\">Notice of Non-Discrimination<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice of Non-Discrimination<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-477","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=477"}],"version-history":[{"count":60,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":635,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/477\/revisions\/635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/social-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}