Illinois universities to offer credit hours to state troopers
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Troopers will now be offered credit hours from several universities for graduating from the Illinois State Police Academy.
Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Western Illinois University will offer credit hours that go towards degrees in criminal justice and other programs.
The Director of the Illinois State Police explained it is the mind behind the badge that matters the most.
'The most important tools of our Illinois State Police officers are not their badges, or guns, or handcuffs, but their hearts, minds, and souls,' said ISP Director Brendan Kelly. 'Partnering with these academic institutions strengthens their minds, their careers, and their ability to protect the people of Illinois.'
Here are the benefits offered by each university:
Eastern Illinois University
12 hours awarded toward the Interdisciplinary Program
$1,000 annual scholarship for two years
Governors State University
33 hours awarded toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice
48 hours awarded toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with 4 years of service and completion of Sergeant Exam
42 hours awarded toward an associate degree in criminal justice with 4 years of service and completion of Sergeant Exam
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
8 hours awarded toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or liberal studies
Western Illinois University
12 hours awarded toward an internship for fieldwork experience
The state police already provide tuition reimbursement for troopers with at least one year of service who have completed work-related courses.
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