Law Enforcement Certificate

Degree: Certificate Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Certificate
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology
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Receive your Class A Missouri Peace Officers License in a single semester with Southeast's criminal justice certificate program.
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What can you do with a Law Enforcement Certificate?

Southeast Missouri State University offers you the training and credentials you need to succeed in this rewarding field. The law enforcement certificate is awarded upon graduating from the SEMO Police Academy and passing the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam (MPOLE). Successfully completing these criminal justice certificate program requirements will make you eligible to receive your Class A Missouri Peace Officers License to become a full-time sworn law enforcement officer. You'll also receive 18 hours of degree credit in CJ 495 Law Enforcement Professional Practice.

Already completed police training elsewhere?

Great news! Through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), the Law Enforcement Certificate also is awarded to any Missouri or out-of-state officer upon:  
  • Graduating from a Missouri Basic Law Enforcement Training Center and passing the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam (MPOLE)
or 
  • Successfully completing an out-of-state, federal, or military Basic Police School and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam
This means you can continue your training and apply 18 credit hours toward your Criminal Justice bachelor's degree at SEMO. We've waived all PLA fees to count the Law Enforcement Certificate toward your degree and help you reduce your costs even further. And with our fully online degree option, you can complete your degree on your time and from a location convenient for you!

Take the first step toward an exciting career in law enforcement today. Join our program and gain the skills, knowledge, and credentials that employers are looking for.

Law Enforcement Certificate Curriculum

Successfully completing these certificate requirements will make you eligible to receive your Class A Missouri Peace Officers License.

Law Enforcement: Undergraduate Certificate

18 hours required

  • CJ 495 Law Enforcement Professional Practice (18)

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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

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Police Academy

The Police Academy at Southeast Missouri State University is dedicated to meeting the training needs of all law enforcement officers and agencies in the University service area.

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Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology
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Phone
(573) 651-2541
Location
Office Location
Grauel 016
Mailing Location
One University Plaza, MS 7950
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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