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Continuing Education Opportunities
Information current as of 11/22/2024.
The Michigan State Police is committed to supporting the career goals and development of our department members. Below are continuing education opportunities available to MSP members and their families:
MSP-Specific Information
Baker College
- 42 credits for completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- Online classes.
- Offers associate's and bachelor's degrees.
- Academic plans for pre- and post-academy studies.
Central Michigan University
- 33 credits for completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- Credits offered for job experience and previous degree(s) or certificates: $110 per credit.
- Online classes.
- Bachelor's and master's degrees offered.
- 15% SOM enrollment incentive discount for MSP members, spouses, and dependents under 24.
Contact PriorLearning@cmich.edu for details.
Cleary University
- 60 credits at completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- 36 credits at completion of Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School: no cost.
- Up to 30 credits offered for job experience, previous degree(s), or certificates with fees based on yearly total.
- Accelerated pathways to degrees includes family members.
- Bachelor's degrees discounted to $10,000/year (non-MSP cost is $22,275/year).
- Master's degrees discounted to $12,500/year (non-MSP cost is $33,000/year).
- Classes are offered in-person at the Detroit campus or online.
Visit Cleary University/MSP or call 800-686-1883 to speak with an admissions advisor.
Davenport University
- 36 credits offered for completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- Up to 24 credits offered for job experience, previous degree(s), or certificates.
- Classes offered in-person or online.
- Offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
- MSP members receive 50% discount for all business courses.
- MSP family members receive 25% discount (immediate family).
Visit Davenport.edu/MSP or call 800.686.1600.
Grace Christian University
- 24 credits offered toward a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice for completion of Trooper Recruit School; must also complete Field Training Officer Program.
- Online classes.
- Bachelor's and master's degrees offered.
- MSP members receive 20% discount per credit hour for any online degree program.
Herzing University
- Up to 32 credits for completion of Trooper Recruit School.
- Online classes offered.
- Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees offered.
- MSP members receive discount of $250 toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; $500 toward a master’s degree.
- MSP family members receive 10% discount (immediate family members).
Indiana Institute of Technology
- A minimum of 51 credits toward course requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Criminal Justice offered for completion of Trooper Recruit School.
- Online classes.
- Offers bachelor's degrees.
- MSP members and family members, including spouses, retirees, and retiree spouses eligible for corporate scholarship providing a 20% reduction in tuition for certain undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Northwood University
- Up to 45 credits for completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- Accelerated transfer credit process for enforcement members.
- Classes offered online or in-person.
- Offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees.
- Tuition scholarships available for all members, spouses, and dependents.
Olivet University
- 41 credits offered toward a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice for completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- 15 credits offered for trooper’s field training: no cost.
- Additional credit hours for work experience, and training assessed on an individual basis for troopers and civilian employees: no cost.
- Public safety discount included ($410/credit hour).
Contact Dr. Regina Armstrong at rarmstrong@uolivet.edu or call 269-749-7710 for details.
University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Classes offered online or in-person.
- Offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
- MSP members eligible for scholarships valued at 20% of tuition and fees.
Washtenaw Community College
- 19 credits offered for completion of Trooper Recruit School: no cost.
- Credit for prior learning.
- May apply for transfer credits at discounted rate of $50/credit hour. Application fee is $50.
- Classes offered in-person or online.
- Offers associate's degrees.
Tuition Reimbursement
To assist department members who want to pursue higher education, the MSP has established a supplemental tuition reimbursement fund. All full-time MSP members are eligible to request reimbursement of up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per fiscal year.
Annual Training Funds
In FY2024, all full-time civilian and enforcement members are also allocated $2,000 to be used for training and educational opportunities to further develop professional skills and education related to current or future job functions within the department.