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Once you’re admitted as an undergraduate student and have met any further admission requirements your chosen program may have, you may declare a major or declare an optional minor.
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Program eligibility requirements
Students must submit a School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program Declaration Form when they have completed the following:
- 30 credits
- GELS/MNTC writing requirements
- Cumulative Metropolitan State GPA of 2.25
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Pre-major Advising Workshop (PAW)
All criminal justice pre-majors should work closely with a School of Criminology and Criminal Justice advisor.
Standards for admission into a certified Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) Program minimally include:
- Passing a psychological evaluation to determine you are not a danger to yourself or others during participation in courses that are mentally, physically, and psychologically challenging;
- Passing a criminal history screening to determine you have not been convicted of a disqualifying crime;
- Passing a medical screening and a physical fitness test.
Minnesota Rules 6700.0700 sets “minimum standards for peace officer license eligibility” and these standards go beyond those required for entry into our program. Minnesota Rules 6700.1500 further sets “standards of conduct for licensed peace officers.” Go to the following links for more information:
Minimum Selection Standards for Peace Officer License Eligibility [Minn Rules 6700.0700]
Standards of Conduct for Licensed Peace Officers [Minn Rules 6700.1500]
Emergency Medical Responder certification approved by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) is also required to take the peace officer licensing exam. Please check the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) website for more information on standards and rules.