64 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES Law Enforcement Academic | CERTIFICATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Police Officer • Deputy Sheriff • State Trooper • Transportation Security Screener • Security Officer • Conservation Officer OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program know the history and development of the criminal justice system and the role of law enforcement in the system. They understand the legal process from arrest to the courts and through the corrections system. They can apply critical thinking to issues including policing, criminal law and procedure, documentation, and legal code for law enforcement. Graduates value the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of situations in the workplace and in their communities. Upon completing this program, passing a physical fitness test, and completing additional required practical skills coursework, graduates will be eligible to take the Minnesota Peace Officer licensing exam. ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS Admission into the Law Enforcement Academic Certificate program requires applicants to have earned an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (including General Education courses equivalent to those in the Law Enforcement AAS) from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants are also required to interview with an Admissions Advisor and complete a Rasmussen University placement test as part of the admissions process. Eligibility for admission to the Law Enforcement programs requires completion of the following steps: 1. Applicants must achieve a score on the University Entrance Placement examination acceptable for admission into the University at a level that does not require Developmental Education coursework. Alternatively, the applicant must provide a college transcript indicating a grade of C or higher in college-level English and/or Mathematics. 2. Applicant and Admissions Advisor to complete the following: a. Information session b. Certified driving record documentation c. Criminal history record documentation d. Two-page written autobiography e. Health physical f. Psychological evaluation 3. Once the applicant file is complete, the Admissions Advisor may schedule a face-to-face interview between the applicant and Program Coordinator/Director. Applicants must then: a. Complete an application. b. Provide official college transcripts. Official transcripts must be received by the University no later than the sixth business day of the first quarter of enrollment in a Law Enforcement program. c. Successfully pass a criminal background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vender and also submit to a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension background check. d. Complete any additional program-specific requirements specified at the time of enrollment. Upon completing the application process, the completed files will be reviewed by the acceptance committee. Students accepted into their program will receive written communication from the University. Applicants must also attend programmatic orientation as well as general orientation or risk being removed from the cohort. CORE COURSES Lower Division CCJ1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4 CCJ2685 Domestic Violence 4 CJE1006 Policing in America 4 CJE1775 Special Populations: Law Enforcement Response 4 CJE2172 Juvenile Justice: Delinquency, Dependency, and Diversion 4 CJE2422 Communication and Problem-Solving in Law Enforcement 4 CJE2566 Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals 3 CJK2640 Minnesota Traffic Code 2 CJK2724 Minnesota Criminal Code 2 CJL1381 Criminal Law and Procedures: Crime and the Courtroom 4 Core Credits 35 Total Certificate Credits 35 This program is not available to students with addresses in states classified as “Undetermined” in the professional licensure disclosure below. The Law Enforcement Academic Certificate is only offered in Minnesota. 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 and Law Enforcement Academic Certificate are designed to meet the educational standards of MN POST and lead to careers in Minnesota. While these programs are only offered in Minnesota, determinations regarding professional licensure have been made for other states as displayed below. 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. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
