Peace Officer/Public Safety Non POST

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE, 60 CREDITS

Riverland’s Public Safety program prepares students for licensure and careers in law enforcement. Accredited by the Minnesota POST Board, the program offers both POST-eligible and non-POST Associate of Science degree options, providing flexibility for careers in Minnesota or other states. Students gain essential public safety skills and have access to scholarships that support their educational goals.

Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Rich Watkins | 507-396-0434 | Richard.Watkins@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Courses
CRJU1200	Criminal Justice Orientation (Mandatory)	0 CR
CRJU1103	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 CR
CRJU1112	Criminal Investigations	3 CR
CRJU1130	Human Behavior/Stress Management/Ethics for Criminal Justice	2 CR
CRJU2236	Peace Officer and Community I	1.5 CR
CRJU2110	Peace Officer Report Writing	2 CR
CRJU2120	Minnesota State Statutes	3 CR
CRJU2237	Peace Officer and Community II	1.5 CR
CRJU2202	Juvenile Law and Procedures	3 CR
CRJU2122	Criminal Procedure	3 CR
CRJU1135	Victimology	3 CR
EMER1210	Emergency Medical Care/First Responder	3 CR

MnTC General Education Courses
ENGL1101	Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)	3 CR
SPCH1200	Interpersonal Communication (Goals 1 & 7)	3 CR
ENGL1105	Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101)	3 CR
PHIL1130	Ethics (Goal 6 & 9)	3 CR
HUMA2263	Religions of the World (Goals 6 & 8)	3 CR
PSYC1240	Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9)	3 CR
SOCI2125	Cultural Diversity (Goals 5 & 7A)	3 CR
SOCI1101	Introduction to Sociology (Goals 5 & 7A)	3 CR
-	MnTC/General Education	2 CR
-	Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning	3 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Peace Officer/Public Safety Non POST program page at riverland.edu.