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Career/Program Overview

The Law Enforcement program is designed to satisfy all pre-license requirements of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).  Graduates are prepared for careers as police officers, deputy sheriff’s, corrections officers, security and other law enforcement positions. 

Curriculum-at-a-Glance

Program-related courses include:  Introduction to Law Enforcement, Introduction to Criminal Investigations, Basic Firearms, Police Report Writing, Minnesota Criminal Statutes, Minnesota Traffic Statutes, Human Behavior for Law Enforcement, Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Law & Procedures, Practical Exercises for Law Enforcement and First Responder training. 

For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC’s program course requirements at  http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html.

Program/Degree Options

RCTC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, an Associate in Science degree, and a certificate option in Law Enforcement.

Program Start Date(s)

Students can begin general education requirements any semester.  Program-related or professional courses are sequential, thus, preplanning with the program advisor is strongly encouraged. 

Career Opportunities/Information

The Associate in Science Law Enforcement degree satisfies two goals.  The first is that the program prepares you for a career in law enforcement which may include a position with the police, sheriff’s office, state patrol or conservation office.  Secondly, the program will provide you with excellent transfer opportunities should a student decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Articulations/Accreditations

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission:  A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

RCTC’s Law Enforcement program is accredited by the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board.

RCTC’s Law Enforcement program has an articulation agreement with Minnesota State University Mankato.

For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html

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