Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE, 68 CREDITS

Riverland’s Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway AS prepares students for law enforcement careers and smooth transfer to Minnesota State universities. With a curriculum covering criminal justice fundamentals and experienced faculty, students gain real-world knowledge and junior-year standing upon transfer. Scholarships are available to support your path into public safety.

 Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall Semester
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Rich Watkins, AL Shuda
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
1-507-433-0600
admissions@riverland.edu

Required Courses
CRJU1200 Criminal Justice Orientation (Mandatory) 0 CR
CRJU1103 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CR
CRJU1130 Human Behavior/Stress Management/Ethics for Criminal Justice 2 CR
CRJU1145 Physical Training and Wellness for Peace Officers 1 CR
CRJU1210 Criminal Justice Career Development 2 CR
CRJU2110 Peace Officer Report Writing 2 CR
CRJU2120 Minnesota State Statutes 3 CR
CRJU2122 Criminal Procedure 3 CR
CRJU2236 Peace Officer and Community I 1.5 CR
CRJU1112 Criminal Investigations 3 CR
CRJU2237 Peace Officer and Community II 1.5 CR
CRJU2202 Juvenile Law and Procedures 3 CR
MN Post Skill Training 12 CR
EMER1210 Emergency Medical Care/First Responder 3 CR

MnTC General Education Courses
ENGL1101 Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) 3 CR
BIOL1050 Introduction to Forensic Science (Goal 2 & 3) 3 CR
PSYC1240 Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) 3 CR
ENGL1105 Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) 3 CR
SOCI2125 Cultural Diversity (Goals 5 & 7A) 3 CR
SPCH1200 Interpersonal Communication (Goals 1 & 7) 3 CR
PHIL1130 Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) 3 CR
HUMA2263 Religions of the World (Goals 6 & 8) 3 CR
SOCI1101 Introduction to Sociology (Goals 5 & 7A) 3 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 Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.