Criminal Justice Academy Track
The A.S. Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy Track is a program designed to provide students the education, training, and skills needed
for a successful law enforcement career. This program prepares students for the career
field as a sworn law enforcement officer in the state of Florida. Students in this
track will have the opportunity to complete the A.S. Criminal Justice degree as well
as the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Students must successfully complete all requirements for the A.S. degree and requisite
training blocks for the law enforcement academy as well as pass the State Officer
Certification Examination (SOCE).
Students may complete the general education and criminal justice courses for the degree
online or at one of the main regional campuses. Students must meet all admissions
requirements for the law enforcement academy, including passing the Physical Abilities
Test (PAT), as they approach their final semester within the degree program. The Basic
Law Enforcement Academy is located within the Criminal Justice Institute at the School
of Public Safety.
Upon successful completion of this track program, students will earn the following:
Students are encouraged to consult a Career Program Advisor for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.