Law Enforcement Associate's Degree | Rasmussen University
Justice Studies
Law Enforcement Degree
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
May 13, 2026
Finish in as few as
18 months
Learning includes
On-Campus and Online Classes
Field Experience
With a Law Enforcement Associate’s degree you will be able to train to become a Minnesota police officer and make a positive impact in your local community. The Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree can be completed in as few as 18 months and provides real-world, practical training and Law Enforcement studies from experienced instructors.
Receive hands-on Law Enforcement experience at the HERO Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility providing realistic and immersive law enforcement training simulations. You can complete your Law Enforcement Associate’s degree in as few as six months if you already have a conferred Associate’s degree and only need to continue working on the necessary skill requirements for professional licensure, allowing you to earn a second Associate’s degree.
The Law Enforcement Associate’s degree program is
not aligned to the standards of any professional licensing body other than the MN POST
and is
not intended to satisfy professional licensure requirements of any professional licensing agency in any other state
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Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE): This program meets standards established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (MN POST) for persons who seek employment in Minnesota as a peace officer. Graduates of this program may need to successfully complete additional academic coursework, training, practical/skills and fitness standards before becoming eligible to sit for the MN Peace Officer Licensing Exam.
This program is not aligned to the standards of any professional licensing body other than the MN POST and is not intended to satisfy professional licensure requirements of any professional licensing agency in any other state.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Police and Detectives at
(visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.