The Law Enforcement Certification program is an on-campus, face-to-face program designed to offer a customized professional development opportunity for students seeking to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) peace officer license examination. The program comprises five courses, totaling 15 credit hours.
This undergraduate certification program is open to candidates who hold a high school diploma or GED certificate. Applicants must meet the Minimum Standards for Enrollment and Initial Licensure, as outlined in the Texas Administrative Code §217.1. In addition to applying to the Law Enforcement Certification Program, candidates must also submit an application to the Criminal Justice major at Sul Ross State University. The TSI Assessment (TSIA) requirement will be waived for students applying to the certification program for their first semester. However, students who decide to continue their degree plan will be required to pass the TSIA or comply with the University’s Developmental Education (DevEd) policy.
Screening Process
The screening process includes psychological, medical, and drug screenings, fingerprint submission for a criminal history check, a background investigation, and a review of the candidate’s driving history. Candidates must complete the screening form available at https://www.sulross.edu/law-enforcement-academy/.
Program Costs-No additional costs associated with development of this certification program.
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