2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE): This program meets the educational standards established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (MN POST) for persons who seek employment in Minnesota as a peace officer. Graduates of this program may need to successfully complete additional academic coursework, training, practical/skills, and fitness standards before becoming eligible to sit for the MN Peace Officer Licensing Exam. Some of this training cannot be completed online. The Law Enforcement Associate’s Degree, Law Enforcement Skills Certificate, and Law Enforcement Academic Certificate are residential programs designed to meet the educational standards of MN POST and lead to careers in Minnesota. While these programs are only offered by Minnesota campuses (with residential training only offered by the Eagan, MN campus), determinations regarding professional licensure have been made for other states as displayed below. “Meets” means that the programs meet or exceed the educational requirements for state professional licensure. “Does Not Meet” means that the programs do not meet the educational requirements for state professional licensure. “Undetermined” means that no determination has been made as to whether the programs meet the educational requirements for state professional licensure. Other licensure eligibility requirements may apply; please verify your eligibility against applicable rules, which may change at any time. As requirements may vary between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, it is important to consult the specific requirements of any agency at which employment may later be sought. • Meets: MN, ND*, SD* • Does Not Meet: IA**, WI** • Undetermined: AK, AL, American Samoa, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, Northern Marianas Islands, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, U.S. Virgin Islands, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WY, federal agencies * The programs meet or exceed the educational requirements of most law enforcement employers in this state, but additional training at a state-approved academy is required, after hire, to become licensed or certified. Licensure or certification as a law enforcement officer in another jurisdiction may be accepted to satisfy all or part of the state-approved academy requirements but may not satisfy examination or other requirements. ** The programs meet or exceed the educational requirements of most law enforcement employers in this state, but additional training at a state-approved academy is required, after hire, to become licensed or certified. Students enrolled in this program are required to complete an officially recognized first-aid course in First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). In addition to all other MN POST eligibility requirements, students must provide the Rasmussen University Law Enforcement POST Coordinator with a copy of their required first-aid certification (e.g., a photocopy of their first responder card) in order to become eligible to sit for the MN Peace Officer Licensing Exam. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor and must also submit to a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension background check. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 59
