Police Academy to College Credits

Start your career as a police officer while continuing your education and working toward your associate degree.

 Graduates of the Gloucester County Police Academy now have a pathway to continue their education at Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ). 

Why Continue Your Education? 

A career in law enforcement is just the beginning. Earning an associate degree can help you: 

  • Expand your career opportunities  
  • Build valuable knowledge and skills  
  • Prepare for future career advancement  
  • Continue your education toward a bachelor’s degree  
  • Gain college credit for training you’ve already completed 

Any Degree Program

Apply your credits toward any degree program offered at RCSJ Gloucester or Cumberland Campuses

Save Time & Money

Get a head start toward your degree by earning college credit for your academy training.

22 College Credits

Receive 22 college credits for your Gloucester County Police Academy training.

  • Any Degree Program

    Apply your credits toward any degree program offered at RCSJ Gloucester or Cumberland Campuses

  • Save Time & Money

    Get a head start toward your degree by earning college credit for your academy training.

  • 22 College Credits

    Receive 22 college credits for your Gloucester County Police Academy training.

How To Apply

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    Step 1: Complete the RCSJ Admissions Application

    The first step is to complete the Rowan College of South Jersey Admissions Application. Select the Gloucester or Cumberland campus based on your preference. 

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    Step 2: Submit Your Gloucester County Police Academy Certificate

    As a graduate of the Gloucester County Police Academy, your Police Academy Certificate serves as the documentation needed to verify your academy training for the 22 college credits. 

    Submit a copy of your certificate to the appropriate RCSJ Admissions Office or email [email protected]: 

    Cumberland Office of Admissions 

    3322 College Drive  Vineland, NJ 08360 

    Gloucester Office of Admissions 

    1400 Tanyard Road  Sewell, NJ 08080 

     

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    Step 3: Choose your Degree Program & Meet With an RCSJ Advisor

    Once your application and Police Academy Certificate have been received, connect with an RCSJ academic advisor to discuss your educational goals and determine how your 22 college credits will apply toward your selected degree program. 

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    Step 4: Begin Your RCSJ Journey

    With your academy training recognized for college credit, you can continue your education and work toward earning your associate degree while building on your career as a police officer. 

Whether you're interested in Criminal Justice, Business, Information Technology, Health Sciences or another field, RCSJ offers degree programs designed to help you reach your goals. 

Your career starts at the academy. Your future can continue at RCSJ. 

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Ready to Get Started? 

If you are a graduate of the Gloucester County Police Academy and want to learn how your 22 college credits can apply toward your degree, RCSJ is here to help. 

Contact Sue Rothfuss 
Phone: 856-415-2266 
Email: [email protected]