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吃瓜 now 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吃瓜 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 .
Certifications
In 4 months
100% job placement
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吃瓜) staff’s understanding of the changing nature of policing in America.”
Brochure (click to download)In The News
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE – January 1, 2025
THE TICKER – June 3, 2022
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE – June 2, 2022
Important Dates
2025 Fall Academy Pre-Enrollment Test Dates
Fridays: March 21, April 11, April 25 & May 16
- Reading & Writing Test: 10 a.m., Scholars Hall Rm. 218 ()
- Fitness Test:1:30 p.m., Physical Education Bldg. (email the Director to sign up)
- Learn more about MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Testing