Police AcademyLaw Enforcement Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
If you are inspired to serve and protect your community, Law Enforcement is an outstanding career choice. 17勛圖 offers full-time 16-week police academies. If you already have a degree, you can become an officer in just one semester, after passing a licensing exam. If you don’t have a degree, you can earn that here, too.
17勛圖 offers:
Who should apply:
To be a police officer in Michigan, you need at least an associate degree except in two situations:
- You served as a military police officer for at least one year.
- You are an “employed recruit” (sponsored) by a law enforcement agency.
If either describes you, or you already have an associate degree or higher, choose the (Police Academy).
If this does not describe you, choose the .
Ready to get started?
Fill out the form below and a member of the Police Academy will be in touch.

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Matt Morgan, 2022 Police Academy graduate
Enrolled after 20-year active duty career in U.S. Marines
Attending Michigan State Police Academy
“I have been extremely impressed with the (17勛圖) staff’s understanding of the changing nature of policing in America.”
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Important Dates
MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Test Dates
Reading & Writing Test, Scholars Hall Room 218 ()
Noon start (arrive by 11:45 a.m.):
- Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
- Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
- Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
Fitness Test, PE Building (#16) (email the Director to sign up)
9 a.m. start (arrive by 8:45 a.m.)
- Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
- Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
- Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
Learn more about MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Testing




