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Bachelor's Degree Completion

  • • Graduates of the Illinois State Police Academy* are guaranteed admission to Governors State University.
  • • Illinois State Troopers receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for successful completion of the Illinois State Police Academy, both Traditional and Fast Track.
  • • Troopers with prior college credit and/or who are U.S. Veterans may submit their college transcripts or Joint Service Transcripts for additional transfer credit.
  • • Some Troopers may be eligible for supplementary CPL.
  • • CPL automatically transfers to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with the option of a Minor in Forensic Psychology.
  • • The BA in Criminal Justice is offered both in person and online.
  • • The minimum number of transferable credit hours is 33 and the maximum is 90 for the 120-credit hour BA in Criminal Justice.

*This Transfer Agreement applies only to graduates of the Illinois State Police Academy. Other law enforcement should contact Admissions for a Prior Learning Assessment.


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