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PA State Police Academy

Take your law enforcement career to the next level with Penn Highlands Community College. Receive 24 college credits upon completing the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, setting a strong foundation for your future success.

If you’ve completed the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and want to build toward your next professional milestone, Penn Highlands Community College is ready to help you get there. Through a new articulation agreement, academy graduates can now seamlessly apply 24 college credits toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Criminal Justice.

This pathway values the extensive training you’ve already undertaken, allowing you to save time, reduce costs, and streamline your coursework as you progress toward earning your degree.

Why Choose Penn Highlands

Turn Academy Training into Immediate College Credit

Your work at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy already demonstrates discipline, skill, and commitment. Now, it also brings you significantly closer to earning a college degree.

Finish Your Criminal Justice Degree Faster

With 24 credits already fulfilled, you can focus on the remaining coursework needed to enhance your knowledge of:

  • Law enforcement operations
  • Criminal procedure
  • Investigative techniques
  • Community relations
  • Courts and corrections

Whether your goals include career advancement, leadership roles, or continued education, Penn Highlands provides a strong foundation.

Flexible Scheduling for Working Professionals

We understand the demands of law enforcement careers. That’s why we offer flexible course formats—online, on‑campus, and hybrid—so you can balance your work, education, and life.

Affordable Tuition & Supportive Advisors

Our team will help you navigate the credit transfer process, map out your degree plan, and stay on track from start to finish.

Who Is Eligible

Successfully completing the Pennsylvania State Police Academy program makes you eligible for 24 credits toward an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice at Penn Highlands.

Take the Next Step

Your academy training has prepared you to serve and protect. Now, let Penn Highlands help you build the academic credentials that support long-term success.

Get started today. Connect with our Admissions team to learn how to apply your credits and enroll in the next Criminal Justice cohort.

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Contact Information

To learn more about Pennsylvania Highlands, its Criminal Justice program, or the Police Academy, please reach out to the following offices or individuals.