Professional Licensure and Certification Information for Criminal Justice Degree Programs
The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that fulfill the educational requirements for students to apply for professional licensure or certification in Georgia. However, these programs may not meet the education requirements in other states.
Educational requirements vary by state or certification board, and there may be additional requirements that must be met. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program coordinator and the relevant licensing entity for further information and guidance.
Professional Licensure or Certification Disclosure
Criminal Justice (B.S.) with P.O.S.T. Certification
Criminal Justice Major with Forensics Concentration (B.S.) and P.O.S.T. Certificate
The Department of Criminal Justice’s Public Safety Academy (PSA) provides Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) basic law enforcement certification to students who declare a major in criminal justice and meet all P.O.S.T. mandates and requirements for acceptance into the P.O.S.T. program from the baccalaureate program.
Certification requirements are met
Upon successful completion the program, University of North Georgia graduates will have met all educational requirements and have P.O.S.T. certification in Georgia.
Certification requirements are not met
The University of North Georgia criminal justice curriculum does not satisfy the educational requirements in the following states, U.S. territories, and District of Columbia.
- American Samoa
- West Virginia
- CNMI
- Guam
- Iowa
- Puerto Rico
- Kansas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
For More Information
The state links provided above provide more information regarding police requirements. There are nearly 18,000 police agencies (sheriffs, local police, federal agents, etc.) in the United States. Certification varies by federal, state and local jurisdictions. Contact the specific agency or department for certification requirements.
State of Georgia Contact
In Georgia, the P.O.S.T. certification process is regulated by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST).
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.)
P.O. Box 349
Clarkdale, GA 30111
Phone: 770-732-5604
Email: Contact P.O.S.T.
Contact 果冻传媒
University of North Georgia Public Safety Academy
Butch Newkirk, Director
51 Walker Drive Dahlonega
Phone: 706-867-2671
Email: butch.newkirk@ung.edu
果冻传媒 Public Safety Academy (PSA) website