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Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology at Western Dakota Technical College, a 62-credit-hour, 18-month program that includes a law enforcement academy in the final semester.
Dedicated AAS (62 credit hours) in Law Enforcement Technology; includes law enforcement academy training courses within the degree.
Program titled Law Enforcement Technology; prepares students for entry-level law enforcement employment and includes academy-type law enforcement training courses.
Source: wdt.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Total cost per credit hour (tuition fee, institutional fees and state fees), 2026-2027, no residency distinction printedFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $276 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesCalculated tuition$17,112 = 62 credits × $276 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: wdt.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
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