NMC Code 352

Students seeking to earn their associate degree in Law Enforcement will select this program of study.  The Certificate in Law Enforcement is for students who do not require an associate degree.

After completing the first year program requirements, students who meet the minimum application standards required by MCOLES may be eligible to enroll in the NMC Police Academy.   NMC offers two full time 16 week academies.  One academy occurs during the fall semester and one academy occurs during the spring semester.  Students may apply to either academy once they have earned a minimum 2.0 in each of the prerequisite courses.  

Students will earn their associate degree after successful completion of this program and sit for the MCOLES state licensing exam.  A minimum 2.0 is required in every police academy course.  Students who pass the state licensing exam may become sworn law enforcement officers if they are hired by an agency and MCOLES activates their license. 

In order to begin the application process, students must first pass the MCOLES pre-enrollment Reading & Writing and Physical Fitness tests.  Please review the NMC Police Academy web page for detailed information.  Please contact Director Kurowski with any additional questions at gkurowski@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1283.

Major Requirements

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Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100

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Recommended for students with no police field experience.

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Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100

Program Notes

LWE 195 Police Practicum 4 credits/contacts, is optional but recommended for police field experience, and may be taken Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Students must meet with Gail Kurowski, Academy Director, before beginning the Police Academy Program.  Contact email: gkurowski@nmc.edu.