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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
To be eligible for acceptance to the law enforcement major, students must submit a School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program Declaration Form when the following is completed:
- 30 credits
- GELS/MNTC writing requirements
- Cumulative Metropolitan State GPA of 2.25
- SLC Pre-major Advising Workshop (PAW)
All law enforcement pre-majors should work closely with an advisor from the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (SLC)
Minnesota peace officer licensure requirements
There are many routes to peace officer licensure in the state of Minnesota. Students become “license-eligible” by completing an associate or bachelor’s degree and passing the peace officer licensing exam. However, 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.” Students interested in becoming a licensed peace officer in Minnesota shall adhere to these standards and rules, including:
- be a citizen of the United States;
- possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license;
- complete a comprehensive written application;
- not be required to register as a predatory offender;
- never have been convicted of a felony in this state or in any other state or federal jurisdiction;
- submit to a thorough background investigation;
- be fingerprinted for a background check;
- be medically examined by a licensed physician or surgeon;
- by psychologically examined by a licensed psychologist;
- pass job-related physical strength and agility exams;
- successfully complete an oral exam demonstrating communication skills.
Emergency Medical Responder certification also is required to take the peace officer licensing exam and must be approved by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB). Please check the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training website for up-to-date information on standards and rules.
Peace officer licensing examination pass rates
2020: 94%
2019: 90%
2018: 89%
2017: 90%
2016: 91%
2015: 93%
2014: 93%
2013: 88%
Source: MN POST and Minnesota State Board of Trustees Accountability Dashboard