A law enforcement professional needs:
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A high degree of maturity
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An ability to think analytically
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The ability to make quick decisions,
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A commitment to justice
Does that describe you? Are you ready to make a change in society? An A.A.S. in Criminal Justice degree from GU/MSB can lead to a rewarding career in support of law enforcement. Contact us for more information.
College degrees for law enforcement careers
Employers in law enforcement* look for job candidates with training in law enforcement practice and a demonstrated ability to write reports and keep accurate records. Our college offers the following online and on-campus programs, designed under advisement of professionals in the field:
Our graduates are ready to take on challenging support positions with the following organizations:
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City police departments
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County sheriffs’ departments
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State patrol agencies
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Federal agencies
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Private security companies
As in other areas of the criminal justice system, law enforcement agencies often offer specific career ladders. Your degree may qualify you as an applicant for entry-level positions such as the following:
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Private detective
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Transportation and security administration (TSA) screening officer
- Police dispatcher/911 dispatcher
- Office manager
- Records clerk
The number of jobs in Minnesota for private detectives, investigators and security guards, and the number of federal jobs for airport security is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2012. Are you ready for those career opportunities?
*Law enforcement officer qualifications: In many states, our graduates are qualified to apply for law enforcement officer positions. Some states, including Minnesota, require graduates of our program to complete additional training to serve as law enforcement officers. We can advise you about suitable training programs.
If you are not sure about law enforcement, your criminal justice instructors will be happy to help you consider related career paths in the court system or in corrections.
Learn more today and prepare for a rewarding career
You can earn a criminal justice degree through courses offered at all GU/MSB college campuses, including locations in the Twin Cities region and in greater Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Need more flexibility? Consider our Online Criminal Justice program. You can complete all coursework without every visiting a campus. On-campus or online, you can take classes full or part-time.
Take the first step toward your degree: contact us today
Contact our admissions office and get more information about law enforcement training at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. A representative will answer your questions, invite you on a college tour, and guide you through the admissions maze.

Master's Degrees
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, master of science degrees, bachelor of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, diplomas and certificates.