Higher Education Partners

American Military University

American Military University (AMU) is proud to offer the Everyday Heroes Grant, a special 10% tuition grant for emergency services professionals and their families.

In addition to the grant, you can save even more by getting credit for what you’ve worked hard to learn. AMU evaluates and applies transfer credit for eligible academic coursework, job experience, ACE-evaluated training, CLEP® credits, and military and public safety academy training, including POST, FLETA, BLET, and IFSAC®.

AMU is the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans, and we are open to all. Our 200+ online degrees and certificates can help you further your education and sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

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Calumet College of St. Joseph's Public Service Institute is designed to serve those who serve. We're proud to offer up to 66 credit hours toward your degree for prior learning and training.

Master of Public Administration

• Earn up to 9 credit hours with Northwestern Police Staff & Command, FBI National Academy and Chicago PD Lieutenant School
• Earn up to 6 credit hours for Chicago PD Sergeant School
• Other executive/administrative training may also qualify

Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management

• Earn up to 18 credit hours for Basic Academy completion
• Earn up to 66 credit hours for additional in-service training
• 5 of 7 general education requirements will be met; the remaining requirements are offered online

Join over 3,000 CCSJ Public Service graduates who use their knowledge and abilities to create a positive impact in their communities.

Grants and scholarships are available! For more information, email [email protected] or visit ccsj.edu/psi. 

UW-Platteville has distinguished itself as a leading criminal justice college, as it is the first institution of higher education in Wisconsin to grant the Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice. Since its creation in 1966, the department has been recognized by criminal justice agencies and criminology colleges across the nation for the excellence of its academic programs and the professional accomplishments of program graduates.

UW-Platteville offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. You can choose an emphasis in Corrections or Law Enforcement. We also offer online Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Criminal Justice Management, Criminal Justice Theory, and Victim Offender Services with the option to choose a minor in Criminal Justice.

Western Illinois University’s Master of Public Safety Administration is internationally known for academic excellence with a rich blend of theoretical, administrative, and practical knowledge. Complete your degree 100% online. 

Ranked #1 in Illinois for best online criminal justice programs, WIU brings real-world experience and scenarios into their classrooms. With more than 14,000 alumni and 1,500 agency partners, the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration covers various aspects of criminology, homeland security, forensic investigations, emergency management, and corrections.

Master of Science Degree Option

• Public Safety Administration

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

• Emergency Management

• Police Executive Administration

• Community Engagement and Public Safety Leadership

For more information email program director, Jill Myers at jj-myers@wiu.edu or visit wiu.edu/leja.