Program eligibility requirements
This post-baccalaureate certificate program offers a pathway to policing for career-changers and people not already "license eligible" in the state. Students must have already obtained a bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline from a regionally accredited college/university to enter this program.
Students must submit an application to the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice before applying for admission to the university.
Application instructions
Review the instructions below carefully and submit applications only when all materials are complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Complete the Law Enforcement Licensing Certificate Program application form and confirm you meet the peace officer minimum selection standards.
- Submit with your application a professional resume. Your resume should be clear and concise (approx. 2 pages). Please include experience relevant to the peace officer profession, including education, employment, training, and volunteering that demonstrate your commitment to community and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. At a minimum your resume should include the following information:
- personal statement or career objectives
- education
- work experience (past and present)
- community involvement
- other relevant experience, training, or specialist skills (e.g., foreign languages, EMT/paramedic certification, computer literacy).
- Obtain and submit an official transcript for verification of your bachelor's degree.
- A sealed, official transcript from the academic institution that awarded your baccalaureate degree is required. Note: Graduates of Metro State do not need to send an official transcript because we already have it.
- Transcripts can either be sent directly by the academic institution to our PPOE Director Dr. Chuck MacLean or enclosed with your application submission.
- Applicants applying before officially graduating must submit a current transcript now followed by an official transcript once their degree is awarded. Verification of bachelor’s degree must be received before official acceptance to the program will be granted.
Application deadline
Completed applications to the program will be accepted until August 1, 2022. Applications after this deadline may be considered if space is available.
Questions?
Please contact PPOE Director Dr. Chuck MacLean at Chuck.MacLean@metrostate.edu
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