Law Enforcement Degree
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
January 06, 2025
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- On-Campus and Online Classes
- Field Experience
With a Law Enforcement Associate’s degree you will be able to train to become a Minnesota police officer and make a positive impact in your local community. The Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree can be completed in as few as 18 months and provides real-world, practical training and Law Enforcement studies from experienced instructors.1 Receive hands-on Law Enforcement experience at the HERO Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility providing realistic and immersive law enforcement training simulations. You can complete your Law Enforcement Associate’s degree in as few as six months if you already have a conferred Associate’s degree and only need to continue working on the necessary skill requirements for professional licensure, allowing you to earn a second Associate’s degree.1
The Law Enforcement Associate’s degree program is not aligned to the standards of any professional licensing body other than the MN POST and is not intended to satisfy professional licensure requirements of any professional licensing agency in any other state.
Take me to:
What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Strive for MN Peace Officer Licensing
Our Law Enforcement program is approved by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.2 Graduates are eligible to sit for the Minnesota Peace Officer Licensing Exam after they have successfully completed the required academic and skills training.
Make a Positive Impact
Our Law Enforcement curriculum gives you the knowledge and skills you need in preparation for law enforcement and to make a positive impact on your local community.
Pursue Potential Law Enforcement Job Growth
A Law Enforcement degree from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2020 and 2030 for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers is 7%.3
Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!
What Law Enforcement Skills Will I Gain?
Psychology and Legal System Insight
Study the psychology of the criminal mind and the impact of child development on delinquency, and participate in courtroom scenarios to gain an understanding of the legal system.
High Pressure Critical Thinking
Develop quick-response muscle memory and the critical-thinking skills you need to make life-and-death decisions under high-pressure situations.
Professional Communication
Utilize advanced writing and human interaction skills to help you succeed in your communication and reporting duties.
Firearms Training
Gain extensive experience on the proper use and application of firearms.
What Types of Law Enforcement Classes Will I Take?
-
Special Populations: Law Enforcement Responses
- CJE 1775
- Fully Online
- 4 Credits
Explores the role of law enforcement in serving special populations in our communities. It focuses on mental illness, substance abuse and other disabilities. Examines law enforcement’s work with victims and covers cultural diversity in policing.
-
Communication and Problem Solving in Law Enforcement
- CJE 2422
- Fully Online
- 4 Credits
Delves into the various communication and problem-solving skills required to be successful in law enforcement. Examines effective interpersonal skills, written skills and communication techniques appropriate for the incident or audience. Topics covered are crisis intervention and crisis management techniques, the importance of effective listening, and interviewing skills.
-
Ethics and Psychology for Law Enforcement Professionals
- CJE 2566
- Fully Online
- 3 Credits
Examines the ethical dilemmas encountered by law enforcement professionals. Analyzes the roles of discretion, bias and professionalism in the field. Also examines sources and effects of stress in law enforcement and explores preparation for and management of stress.
27 Courses to Complete
90 Credit Hours
Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
Tuition Estimator
Rasmussen University believes in helping you make your education as affordable as possible.
Our interactive tuition estimator is designed to help you discover how much you could save on a degree from Rasmussen University.
Simply enter your ZIP code, select the program and credential you're interested in, and click “next”.
Right away, you can see the total estimated cost of your selected degree.
As you engage with the tool, you may see this number start to go down.
You also have the option to see how attending full-time or part-time could impact your tuition—and what your tuition estimate looks like, broken down by quarter.
The tuition estimator walks you through a number of ways you could reduce your overall tuition.
Click the tabs or the “back” and “next” buttons to move through the tool.
Within each tab, answer the question shown as accurately as you can, by interacting with the slider, select menu or radio buttons shown.
You might not feel totally confident in all of your answers. That's okay. This tool is just generating an estimate of how much your degree might cost.
The last tab of the tool shows you your results, including how much you could potentially save on your Rasmussen degree.
Remember, the numbers shown here are just estimates, and the true cost of your degree will vary.
Talk with an admissions advisor for more information about how to make your Rasmussen degree as affordable as possible.
What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements at the Rasmussen University School of Justice Studies vary depending on the program. We do not require enrolling students to submit standardized test scores; however, every entrant must have at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE): This program meets standards established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (MN POST) for persons who seek employment in Minnesota as a peace officer. Graduates of this program may need to successfully complete additional academic coursework, training, practical/skills and fitness standards before becoming eligible to sit for the MN Peace Officer Licensing Exam.
Where Can I Find a Law Enforcement Program Near Me?
Our Law Enforcement Associate’s degree is a hybrid experience designed to give you the benefits of online learning and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Students will complete the skills portion of the program at the HERO Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides hands-on, immersive law enforcement training. See below to find a hybrid Law Enforcement program near you.
