About the Program of Study
The Law Enforcement program is designed to give you a broad base of general education along with specific skills and knowledge in the field of law enforcement. The program is designed to prepare students for a technical career upon graduation.

Degree completion at LMC
If you have recently completed the Police Academy at KVCC or the State Police Academy, you are eligible to complete your associate's degree at LMC. Upon completion, you will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Degree Options 1+1 with KVCC
Upon completion of the 1+1 program in conjunction with Kalamazoo Valley Community College, you will receive an Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Arts degree , depending on the general education courses you take. The degree will be awarded by KVCC.

1+1 with KVCC Degree Requirements

Scholarship Opportunities
There are several general scholarships that are based on academic excellence, need, and other criteria that are available to students enrolled at Lake Michigan College.

To see if you qualify for one of these scholarship, please visit the Financial Aid section of our website.

Career Opportunities
A law enforcement career can lead you to be a police officer in almost any geographic area of the country. As a police officer in a rural area, you may perform a wide variety of activities including directing traffic at the scene of a crime, investigating a burglary, or giving first aid to an accident victim. In a larger police department, your duties may be more specific.

Transfer Options
With slight modifications, the Law Enforcement program can be a transfer program and lead to a bachelor's degree upon completion of required courses at certain four-year institutions. Siena Heights University at LMC accepts this degree toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.