The Law Enforcement Licensing Certificate Program is designed to meet the needs of working adults who have completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and want to become a licensed peace officer in the State of Minnesota. The certificate program meets all Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) learning objectives.
The Minnesota POST Board coordinates a system of licensing for all peace officers in the State. In order to be licensed by the POST Board, prospective peace officers must pass certain selection criteria and meet specific education requirements. For detailed information about POST Board regulations and requirements, see their website.
The Law Enforcement Licensing Certificate Program
takes three semesters (one academic year) to complete and begins each fall. Most courses are offered in a hybrid format using web-based, online technology with Saturday classes on campus. Classes are held at the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center, Brooklyn Park. For more information download a Program Information Sheet.
Application and Admission
The 2013-14 program is full. Applications will continue to be accepted for wait list placement. Those applying for the wait list must have the prerequisite coursework, Introduction to Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice, completed prior to August 15, 2013. See application materials for details of the prerequisite requirements.
Applications materials for the 2014-15 Cohort will be available online in January 2014. The priority application deadline for the 2014-15 Cohort will be Friday, February 14, 2014. Applications will continue to be accepted until Friday, March 21, 2014. Applications received after March 21, 2014 will be considered on a space available basis and/or wait list admission. There are a limited number of spots available in the program each year. Admission is competitive. Prerequisites for the program are Introduction to Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice.
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NOTE: Prospective students should not apply to Metropolitan State University or register for classes until after they have been admitted to the Certificate Program.
