Hi, I am currently working on a Criminal Justice Associates degree. The stuff I am learning seems to be very in depth into law enforcement and justice procedures. I find the juvenile justice and the principles and procedures of the justice system the most challenging part of the program, and I also study police/community relations as well as concepts of enforcement services (Patrol operations).
My question is: In California, is there a benefit to holding an AA degree and being hired on with a law enforcement agency? I know that completing an AA degree entitles me to some kind of advanced P.O.S.T certificate or something like that, but if I understand correctly, I have to wait a couple years before I apply for it? In regards to other benifits, will the attainment of an AA degree enable me to recieve special promotions or pay benefits at the beggining or down the line of my career?
I guess the reason I am asking this, is I was under the impression (from my parents, mostly my father) that an Associates degree is not look on as an impressive achievement, and that a bachelors degree is the only way to go. However, I know alot of law enforcement officers without any college education. So, will I be recognized for achieving an AA degree or am I just waisting my time?
Thanks in advance.
My question is: In California, is there a benefit to holding an AA degree and being hired on with a law enforcement agency? I know that completing an AA degree entitles me to some kind of advanced P.O.S.T certificate or something like that, but if I understand correctly, I have to wait a couple years before I apply for it? In regards to other benifits, will the attainment of an AA degree enable me to recieve special promotions or pay benefits at the beggining or down the line of my career?
I guess the reason I am asking this, is I was under the impression (from my parents, mostly my father) that an Associates degree is not look on as an impressive achievement, and that a bachelors degree is the only way to go. However, I know alot of law enforcement officers without any college education. So, will I be recognized for achieving an AA degree or am I just waisting my time?
Thanks in advance.
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