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Diploma of Police Science

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

  • Oakland, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Peralta Community College District - Merritt College campus

About the program

Associate in Arts in Police Science at Merritt College, Oakland, For full-time on-campus students.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Police Science
  • Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

  • Corrections
  • Law enforcement
  • Courtroom careers
  • Homeland security

Curriculum

  • Public safety award listed under Administration of Justice at Merritt
  • With instruction by working professionals from the field. The course list is in the curriculum catalogue
  • Which could not be read. Associate degrees combine the major courses with the local general education pattern and total at least 60 degree-applicable units.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers
  • No minimum grade published; open-door community college admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and eligibility. Prepare academic transcripts and any program-specific supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit required language test results if applicable. Pay any applicable application fee. Check your application status and await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMerritt College
Faculty or schoolPublic Safety
DepartmentAdministration of Justice
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.