Certificate in Central Missouri Police Academy

University of Central Missouri

Coursework for this certificate program comes from an existing program for a Basic 600 hour Class-A Academy, licensed by the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Program. During the 825 scheduled hours of the course, you will receive 18 free elective credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree and are eligible to become a licensed peace officer upon passing the POST exam. Our goal is to offer this comprehensive certificate in addition to other included program certificates, to enhance your qualifications. It is our belief that by adding this certificate program from the University of Central Missouri, non-degree seeking students will be encouraged to pursue a degree, and all graduates will enhance their resumes and ability to compete in a highly selective field. The Central Missouri Police Academy Certificate is designed for: Public safety personnel (emergency management, fire, police, EMS, and dispatchers) Students who enroll in the Central Missouri Police Academy 600-hour Basic Course Criminal Justice and Criminology majors who also must complete a Basic Academy in order to be licensed by the state. Non-degree seeking students who will benefit by having a certificate in excess of the legal requirements.