Professional Licensure Disclosures: Criminal Justice
Although professional licensure requirements for peace officers vary from state to state, every U.S. state, district, and territory requires the successful completion of some form of skills training/police academy in order to obtain a peace officer license.
The 富二代视频 Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement Program) prepares students for . Students who intend to take the Minnesota Peace Officer Licensing Examination must complete CJUS 345 (Police Operations), SOCI 251 (Race and Ethnicity) and PSYC 111 (General Psychology). Students must also obtain Emergency Medical Responder certification and successfully complete the "skills training" portion of a Professional Peace Officer Education Program at a school certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Contact Dr. Tanya Gladney, the department's Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, with any questions about licensure and required courses.
Students should be aware that licensure requirements are subject to change periodically and may include educational or degree requirements, professional examinations, background checks, character and fitness qualifications, work experience, fingerprinting, and other requirements.Completion of a St. Thomas program does not guarantee employment, licensure, or certification in any profession.
Contact Information
Dr. Tanya Gladney
Law Enforcement Program Coordinator
glad1025@stthomas.edu
Professional Licensure Disclosures by State
Program Information: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice
Date Updated: 09/19/2024
MEETS*: The curriculum meets State educational requirements for licensure or certification in all 50 states, District of Columbia and 9 territories (American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, Virgin Islands).
* Educational Requirements means a high school degree (or its equivalent) or post-secondary education at an accredited 富二代视频 or university.