Overview

Throughout your studies, you will gain an understanding of the criminal justice system, the principles of evidence-based policing, and the challenges facing peace officers today. Our program is structured to help you develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.Metropolitan State University offers a range of hands-on learning opportunities, including coursework in mental illness crisis intervention, simulated exercises, and mock crime scenes, all of which will give you a taste of what it's like to work in policing.

Criminal Justice - Police Studies program also provides opportunities for internships, which can provide you with valuable experience and networking opportunities in the field. We have connections with numerous police departments and criminal justice organizations, and we'll help you find the right internship for your interests and career goals.

Program Mission

We are committed to providing peace officer education programs designed to eliminate systemic and structural inequities; developed using community and stakeholder input; and focused on equity-minded, evidenced-based, and data-informed practices. Our programs deliver, monitor, and assess the education and training of culturally competent peace officers who are prepared to deliver justice and serve all people and communities with dignity and respect. 

In addition, Criminal Justice BA with Police Studies Certificate graduates will gain:

Understanding of the history and contemporary practices of policing, including the role and function of police in society.
Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues related to policing, including human rights, diversity and inclusion, and community-oriented policing.
Ability to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of policing policies and practices.
Knowledge of the various methods of policing, including crime prevention, investigation, and emergency response.
Understanding of the psychological and sociological factors that influence criminal behavior and how they relate to the development of effective policing strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics And Professionalism In Criminal Justice
Crisis Response Mental Illness And Working With Special Populations
Legal Studies In Policing
Juvenile Justice
Law And Human Behavior
Policing In The 21st Century

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Colleges shall accept applicants who demonstrate completion of secondary education through one of the following:
a high school diploma,
a standard adult diploma, or
an equivalent high school diploma, such as a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10354 USD / year

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10354 USD / year

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10354 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

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