Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway

Ridgewater College’s Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway program prepares students for careers in public safety – as peace officers, detectives, and other related careers.  Earn an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Peace Officer/Public Safety at Ridgewater, and transfer it completely into a bachelor program at one of our partner universities:

• Bemidji State University
• Metropolitan State University
• Minnesota State University – Mankato
• Minnesota State University – Moorhead
• Southwest Minnesota State University – Marshall
• St. Cloud State University
• Winona State University

Program Requirements and Job Outlook

Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway ASPeace Officer AAS

Program Distinctions

• An established program, nationally recognized as one of the top 20 online associate degree Peace Officer programs
• Available on campus for the college experience as well as fully or blended online for working student convenience
• Classes taught by seasoned public safety professionals who are current with the latest industry tactics and challenges

Program Delivery

• Willmar Campus
• Fully or blended online
• Fall and spring starts

Ridgewater wants you to be among the most prepared. We can get you there!