Registration opens October 28th for Spring classes beginning January 21st. Troopers who are first-time applicants should submit their applications and official transcripts by December 1st.
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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Graduate Degrees
“As a Master Sergeant in the Illinois State
Police, I rely on leadership skills to serve my
community, and the Criminal Justice program’s
emphasis on professionalism and life-long
learning has strengthened these skills. It’s also
an asset to the program that faculty members
come from backgrounds in both academics and
the Criminal Justice field. Governors State’s
convenience and flexibility for full-time police
officers to continue their education
is amazing.”
Angela Kinstner
Criminal Justice Student
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Janet Brewer
Phone: 708-534-4572
Email: jbrewer7@govst.edu