Hennepin Technical College
Associate Degree & Certificate
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
Hennepin Tech's Peace Officer Training program, certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST board), provides both the academic and skills training needed for law enforcement. Our Peace Officer courses emphasize equity, evidence-based practices, and data-informed approaches. We train culturally competent peace officers who are ready to serve all people and communities with dignity and respect.
Students learn Minnesota statutes, the U.S. Constitution, criminal and traffic law, and develop skills needed for daily law enforcement. Our experienced faculty bring a wide range of law enforcement backgrounds to the classroom, preparing students to deliver justice effectively.
Rasmussen University
Associate & Bachelors Degrees
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
If you have a passion for working in high-pressure situations, our Associate's level Criminal Justice degree provides the academic foundation that many law enforcement agencies are looking for in new hires. Pursuing an online Criminal Justice degree at the Bachelor's level is ideal for students who are interested in leadership roles within the justice system.
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
The Alexandria Community and Technical College Police Training & Education Program is an authorized educational and training program certified by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training board (MN POST). The program is overseen and regulated by both state learning objectives and MinnState education programming.
This program is for those looking to learn the knowledge necessary to effectively function as a peace officer and citizen while developing skills and characteristics to successfully pass the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board examination and gain employment. Academic instruction is combined with a high degree of hands-on training essential to develop appropriate skills. Students then apply classroom theory to hands-on settings utilizing actors, patrol vehicles, on-board computers, and radio. The equipment used is the same commonly used by the law enforcement profession.
Central Lakes College
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
At CLC, we offer a one-year certificate, a two-year criminal justice degree, and a conservation officer program, all designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement. Our programs meet Minnesota Peace Officer licensing standards and are certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Explore our degree and certificate programs, or build a strong foundation for your education by starting your four-year degree at CLC with the Criminal Justice or Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway.
Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College
Students choosing the Criminal Justice / Peace Officer (CJPO) program at FDLTCC will learn to serve people with dignity and enhance community quality of life by developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a compassionate heart.
Many members of the program faculty are actively working in the field, which enables them to bring current real-world experience to every class. Graduates from the CJPO program at FDLTCC enter the field prepared to serve their community and fill important positions at agencies across the state.
Minnesota North College - Hibbing
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
Training includes learning criminal procedure, State statutes, defense tactics, proper firearm handling, emergency driving techniques, proper professional conduct, criminal investigation and crime scene processing! The law enforcement program is held in an academy style setting, where cadets abide by program policies and procedures. The program has a modern training simulator and utilizes modern RMS/CAD Software. Other highlights include:
- Work and learning combined in a summer internship
- Top tier program placement, with an excellent reputation in the professional community
- Minnesota POST certified law enforcement training
- Local, State, and Federal Criminal Justice professionals involved in instruction and training, and small class sizes that maximize relationship building and long-term agency connections
- Hands-on opportunities in field activities
- Community and service project-oriented law enforcement club
Minnesota North College - Vermillion
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
* PARK RANGER ACADEMY *
Training includes learning criminal procedure, State statutes, defense tactics, proper firearm handling, emergency driving techniques, proper professional conduct, criminal investigation and crime scene processing! The law enforcement program is held in an academy style setting, where cadets abide by program policies and procedures. The program has a modern training simulator and utilizes modern RMS/CAD Software. Other highlights include:
- Work and learning combined in a summer internship
- Top tier program placement, with an excellent reputation in the professional community
- Minnesota POST certified law enforcement training
- Local, State, and Federal Criminal Justice professionals involved in instruction and training, and small class sizes that maximize relationship building and long-term agency connections
- Hands-on opportunities in field activities
- Community and service project-oriented law enforcement club
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
The Peace Officer A.A.S. degree is approved by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), qualifying you for licensing in Minnesota upon completion. Gain expertise in Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) and follow Minnesota State Transfer Pathways for Criminal Justice – Peace Officer. With small class sizes, personalized attention, and a focus on modern education and hands-on training, this program prepares you for today’s Peace Officer careers. Benefit from experienced instructors who are recognized experts in their fields.
Northland Community College
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
The Peace Officer A.A.S. degree program prepares students for careers with city, state, federal, private, and other criminal justice agencies. While the program is designed primarily for peace officer careers, many students choose courses that lead to careers in other areas of the Criminal Justice system, such as public safety communications, corrections, and probation work. The program provides pre-employment education for students who want to enter the field of criminal justice at the end of two years with an Associate in Applied Science degree. The Peace Officer program is certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). After completing the skills training (also offered on the Northland campus) and completing a degree, students are eligible to take the state POST exam.
Rochester Community & Technical College
Associate Degree & Certification
* Psychomotor Skills Course *
The Peace Officer program is designed to satisfy all pre-license requirements of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Graduates are prepared for careers as police officers, deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, security officers, and other law enforcement positions. An additional career path includes training toward a conservation officer, which would include a two-year program such as Environmental Science at RCTC.
The Associate of Science Peace Officer Transfer Pathway degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, and Certificate program satisfy the requirements to become MN POST Board Exam eligible. Graduates seeking employment as Police Officers will be required to pass the POST exam.