Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway

Start Your Career in Public Safety

Riverland’s Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway AS offers a streamlined path for students interested in law enforcement and public safety careers. This program prepares you to transfer directly into a bachelor’s degree program with junior-year status at Minnesota State universities.

Why Choose Riverland

• Seamless Transfer: Complete your degree at Riverland and transfer smoothly to a four-year program with advanced standing.
• Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Build knowledge and skills in criminal investigations, criminal procedure, and peace officer ethics.
• Career-Focused Learning: Gain a strong foundation to begin a career in law enforcement or continue your education.

What You’ll Study

You’ll complete coursework in key areas of public safety and criminal justice, including:

• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Procedure
• Human Behavior, Stress Management, and Ethics
• Physical Training and Wellness for Peace Officers
• Peace Officer Report Writing
• Minnesota State Statutes

Scholarships

Scholarships to Support Your Education – Riverland offers scholarships to help you pay for Public Safety. These scholarships can lower your out of pocket costs and make it easier to start your career.

• Riverland Law Enforcement Scholarship
• Minnesota Justice Foundation Scholarship

View current scholarship opportunities and deadlines.