Specialized Training Credits
Apply Advanced Specialized Training Credits Towards a College Degree
Eligible current or former law enforcement and corrections officers can apply Advanced and Specialized Training hours toward a degree from Valencia College. These credits can be applied toward one of the following degrees:
• Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
• Associate in Arts
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration
In many cases, a bachelor’s or associate degree can improve an officer’s opportunity for advancement. Depending on the credits already earned, officers may be close to degree completion when they enroll at Valencia College.
Locations
The School of Public Safety, Legal Studies, and Education offers training and education at seven convenient locations.
Step One: Entrance Requirements
Students must meet Valencia College entrance requirements and satisfy the requirements for degree-seeking students.
Step Two: Meet with Program Advisor
After completing the admission and enrollment process at the college, students must meet with their program advisor to declare their intent to receive the award of credit and verify the following requirements have been met:
- Student must be a declared major in one of the approved programs: (A.S. degree in Criminal Justice, A.A. degree, or B.A.S. degree in Public Safety Administration).
- Student must provide documentation (ATMS Global Profile Sheet) verifying successful completion of the required law enforcement and corrections training course(s) included in the list above.
Step Three: Submit Documentation
The program advisor will review the documentation and verify the requirements have been met. Once eligibility has been determined, the program advisor will submit the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office to have the credit awarded on the student’s record. Note: Credit will be awarded on the student’s transcripts after the drop/add date.
See a complete list of law enforcement and Corrections training equivalency.