The Associate of Science degree in 刑事司法 prepares students for careers in law enforcement. M State's 刑事司法 program has been designated a Professional Peace Officer Education Program by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. 学生 seeking a career in law enforcement will be prepared for and offered the opportunity to complete all educational and practical requirements necessary to apply for peace officer licensing. The internship program provides students with comprehensive training to develop additional 技能 in critical thinking, communications and practical application. 刑事司法 faculty have extensive academic and practical experience within the field. 学生 seeking an AS in 刑事司法 are required to declare that intention prior to the second semester of coursework.
Acceptance into the program is contingent on the student's completion of at least 12 credits of required general education courses. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5或以上. Successful completion of a personality assessment provided and evaluated through M State. [^Approximate cost = $140] Completion of a criminal background check through the 明尼苏达州 or applicable 状态. [^Approximate cost = $15] Achievement of at least a C in all 刑事司法 classes. Completion of a required initial advising session with the program coordinator. Note that expenses listed in brackets above and marked by ^ are not eligible for financial aid.
If there are more applicants who meet the above criteria than the program can accommodate, applicants will be selected based on program application date. 登记 to some 刑事司法 courses is restricted to AS degree students unless approved by the program coordinator.
项目的结果
学生 will gain basic knowledge and career 技能, and develop values and attitudes consistent with professional career employment opportunities within the criminal justice system.
学生 will participate in quality learning experiences that will help to prepare each student for the challenges of their selected career choice.
学生 will be afforded the opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge, 技能, and values needed for the smooth transition to an advanced degree program within criminal justice fields of study.
学生, 对执法感兴趣, will acquire the necessary academic requirements for peace officer licensing set forth by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training.
学生 will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of maintaining effective collaborative relationships with all federal, 状态, and local criminal justice organizations, 人类服务机构, 区社区, and community-based organizations.
学生 will develop a code of behavior consistent with the professional attitudes and ethical standards expected of police officers and criminal justice professionals.
学生 will demonstrate an understanding of community involvement and service through internships, 志愿服务机会, 以及社区服务项目.
就业
The career opportunities for students in the field of 刑事司法 are constantly growing. The high standards set by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training make graduates of MSCTC's 刑事司法 A.S. Degree program in demand in Minnesota and across the United States. Just a few of the possible career choices available to 刑事司法 students are: local, 状态, 联邦执法部门, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Corrections, 私人安全, 国土安全, 以及当地的狱警.
认证
The program is accredited by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
明尼苏达州 Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. 教育部. More information can be found at
www.明尼苏达州.edu/accreditation.
