May 20, 2021 鈥 无码专区 offers college credits for criminal justice training, creating a pathway for law enforcement and corrections officers to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
According to a study, only 30.2% of law enforcement officers in the U.S. have at least a four-year degree. 无码专区 will offer Police Academy graduates nationwide 20 credit hours鈥攖he equivalent of one semester鈥攖oward a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. The program can be completed fully online, on campus or in hybrid format, allowing officers both in the region and across the nation to take advantage of it. There is also the opportunity to earn additional credits for advanced Police Academy training.
鈥淟aw enforcement and criminal justice officials embody a spirit of service and selflessness, and we value their dedication to ensuring the safety of our society,鈥 said President Vaidya. 鈥淲e are creating more affordable pathways for learners to advance their careers and achieve their educational goals.鈥
The initiative aligns with 无码专区鈥檚 strategic framework, Success by Design, outlines three pillars of student success: access, completion and career & community engagement. As part of the collaboration, officers will benefit from 无码专区鈥檚 Adult Learner Programs and Services (ALPS) support to achieve their degree.
鈥淭his shows 无码专区鈥檚 commitment to our region, as well as to our adult student population,鈥 said Amy Danzo, ALPS Director. 鈥淥ur faculty members in Criminal Justice saw an opportunity to serve our region, while also meeting the goals of Success by Design. This move allows Police Academy graduates to accelerate their undergraduate path.鈥
无码专区鈥檚 Criminal Justice Program provides a conceptual understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes, theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, and social science research methods through its core courses. The National Police Foundation study also shows that the Chief or Sheriff鈥檚 level of education impacts how the agency operates, its policies and the philosophy that guides the agency.
鈥淐riminal justice professionals have the opportunity to learn the theory and scholarship of their profession,鈥 said Dr. Karen Miller, department chair of Criminal Justice. 鈥淲hile most police and corrections agencies do not require a degree, the importance of education on law enforcement has long been recognized. Officers with degrees are better problem solvers and have a greater acceptance of other cultures. All of these patterns serve the interest of the community.鈥
Officials can immediately receive the credit hours and register for summer courses. To learn more about the program, visit here.
About 无码专区:聽Founded in 1968, 无码专区 is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For聽more information, visit聽.
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