Police Science
Associate and Bachelor programs
that fit your busy schedule.

Recent years have seen fundamental changes in the securing of public safety. The types of incidents that police professionals are called upon to prevent, investigate, and control have changed profoundly. In addition to law enforcement responsibilities, professionals in the field now face the challenging new demands of homeland security and attendant "first response" duties. This complex new role merits a fresh perspective on the nature and scope of the applied knowledge our police forces require.

Developed by GW's College of Professional Studies in consultation with metropolitan area law enforcement and police experts, the Police Science curriculum has been drawn from six schools at The George Washington University. The result is a highly relevant and rich program, including:

• fundamental standards that support focused law enforcement,
• best practices for sustaining success,
• leadership principles required to effectively manage government resources,
• strategies for partnering with other organizations to address the underlying causes of crime, and
• proven techniques for building safe, healthy neighborhoods.

For individuals who must balance demanding job and family obligations, earning a degree is always a challenge. With this in mind we have tailored this program's content, scheduling, and service to meet your needs as a full-time law enforcement professional.

Program classes usually meet one night a week from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This schedule enables students to complete 8 credit hours a semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Associate's degree core corsework can be completed in one year and Bachelor’s degree core coursework can be completed in two years and a semester.