Degree Question.

[JMR]

I am currently in school for a Bachelors of Social Work. I am leaning towards counseling in the law enforcement or correctional field. I'd like to get some experience as an LEO after I finish and pursue a further degree. My question is, will a social work degree be accepted at police depts that require college.

[Iowa #1603]

I am currently in school for a Bachelors of Social Work. I am leaning towards counseling in the law enforcement or correctional field. I'd like to get some experience as an LEO after I finish and pursue a further degree. My question is, will a social work degree be accepted at police depts that require college.

In most agencies ANY...............repeat ANY degree is acceptable

[JMR]

In most agencies ANY...............repeat ANY degree is acceptable

Thank you sir .

[just joe]

You would be hard pressed to find a department that cares what your degree is in.

[Iowa #1603]

You would be hard pressed to find a department that cares what your degree is in.

You will find a few here and there that require a CJ AA degree................like the state of Minnesota requires a AA degree in CJ/Law enforcement to be certified , if I am not mistaken

[eagleI]

I have a BSW. Believe it or nor that educational training came in very handy. Part of my internship included juvenile counseling and answering a suicide hotline. I think it was a great degree for the job, just don't tell any of your co-workers

[Iowa #1603]

I have a BSW. Believe it or nor that educational training came in very handy. Part of my internship included juvenile counseling and answering a suicide hotline. I think it was a great degree for the job, just don't tell any of your co-workers

I always thought your answers sounded like a social worker

[FlyingPig1]

I am currently in school for a Bachelors of Social Work. I am leaning towards counseling in the law enforcement or correctional field. I'd like to get some experience as an LEO after I finish and pursue a further degree. My question is, will a social work degree be accepted at police depts that require college.

This part doesn't make sense? Do you mean work as a cop for a couple of years and then move on?

[Zeitgeist]

In most agencies ANY...............repeat ANY degree is acceptable

I have a co worker that has a degree in theater. Yep, THEATER! But it's a B.A. so he's good.

[Iowa #1603]

I have a co worker that has a degree in theater. Yep, THEATER! But it's a B.A. so he's good.

One of the best cops I have ever worked with ----------------one who was not only and elected Sheriff but also an Presidential Appointed US MARSHAL---------------had a degree in Mortuary Sciences.

He kept his funeral director's license active his entire career and when he retired from the Marshal's he worked for the local funeral home part time

[FlyingPig1]

My Platoon Commander in the Marines had a degree in Geology. Digging a fighting position was always an educational experience.

[MNmadson]

You will find a few here and there that require a CJ AA degree................like the state of Minnesota requires a AA degree in CJ/Law enforcement to be certified , if I am not mistaken

In Minnesota it is required to have at least an Associate's in any field to become a police officer. However, if the degree is not in LE or CJ, then you are required to take some additional LE Certification courses (SKILLS) through a MN POST certified school and pass the MN POST exam to become licensed.