Basic Peace Officer Training Academy

Ready to apply? Follow these steps!

Step 1 – Complete an Enrollment Packet

• Enrollment Packet

Step 2 – Have a Background Check

The program requires all applicants to complete a background check before being considered for enrollment.

Step 3 – Schedule Pre-Assessment

At the pre-assessment, the student will take a physical fitness assessment and submit his/her completed enrollment packet. The pre-assessment dates for the upcoming academy are listed in the enrollment packet.

Step 4 – Apply for Admission to Southern State (if you're already a SSCC student, skip this step)

• Application for Admission

There is no fee or deadline to submit the application for admission. For more information about enrolling at Southern State, visit Apply for Admission.

Students may also apply for financial aid which is available to those who qualify. For more information, visit Apply for Financial Aid.

The Basic Peace Officer Training Academy consists of two courses CJUS 1102 and CJUS 1103 which are 18 college credit hours. These courses are delivered in two, 9 credit hour (this is considered part-time) semesters.

• CJUS 1102 – Basic Law Enforcement I
• CJUS 1103 – Basic Law Enforcement II

There is a tuition fee of $2,416 per semester. There is an additional cost for firearm/ammunition/equipment and the estimated cost is $2,500. (Please note: The current ammo market continues to be unstable. Availability of ammo has been rated "difficult" since 2012. Prices have fluctuated in a seven-day period as much as 40%.)

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