Academic Programs

Peace Officer, A.A.S.

The Minnesota West Community and Technical College Peace Officer A.A.S. program is a Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved program and will qualify students for licensing as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota upon completion of the A.A.S. degree.

The curriculum has been designed to meet the learning objectives for Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) and Minnesota State Transfer Pathways for Criminal Justice – Peace Officer.

The program offers small class sizes, individualized attention and is focused on modern 21st-century education and hands-on training that will prepare students for the demands of today’s Peace Officer careers. The program instructors are experienced Peace Officer individuals that have taught in the field and are recognized experts in the areas that they teach.

Students have the option to pursue certification and begin their career upon completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or continuing their education under the transfer pathways.

A separate application and admissions process is required for admission into the Peace Officer Program.