Ðǿմ«Ã½ PD Career Program: TCC to OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½ Pathway
Start your path to a career with the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department by earning a degree at TCC, transferring to OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½, and finishing at the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Academy.
Interested in a career with the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department? Your dream can become a reality in just four years by starting at TCC and finishing at OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½. With a partnership between TCC, OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½, and the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department, you'll be on track to a dedicated career of serving others.
To learn more about this affordable way to earn a degree and land a job with the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department, contact Admissions at admission@tulsacc.edu or call 918-595-8000.
Start at TCC
Earn an associate degree in Criminal Justice or Psychology (generally takes two years). Connect with both an OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½ Academic Counselor and a TPD Recruiter to map out your path.
Transfer to OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½
On your way to earning a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Public Safety, you’ll take three semesters at OSU-Ðǿմ«Ã½ and gain knowledge and skills that will apply to a variety of roles in the public safety sector.
Finish at the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Academy
After completing all prior degree requirements and being accepted into the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Academy (passing a background check, physical fitness standards, etc.), you’ll have the opportunity to finish your final 15 credit hours at the Academy. You’ll also get paid by the City of Ðǿմ«Ã½ while you learn at the Academy.
Support to Achieve Your Goals
- Scholarship opportunities are available from TCC and OSU, including Ðǿմ«Ã½ Achieves scholarship for Ðǿմ«Ã½ County high school graduates
- Academic advising from TCC and OSU
- Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department recruiter and mentor