Your College Credits are Waiting.

Career and Educational Pathways for Law Enforcement Professionals

South Texas College offers credit for the training and experience you already have, giving you a great headstart toward a degree.

Upon successful completion of two designated courses, you'll receive additional escrow credits to be used toward our Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement.

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Find out how you can turn your training into college credits:
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Why Choose STC?

Affordable Tuition

At STC we've built a reputation for low tuition rates while prioritizing our quality of instruction.

Earned Credit

You've put in the time and energy to get where you are - now you can earn college credit for it.

Tuition Assistance

Take advantage of your employer’s tuition reimbursement plan. We’ll work with you to make your education more affordable.

Accessible

Our online classes can be accessed any time, anywhere, so you can get your education where and when you need it.

How to Apply

Get Started

  1. Apply

    Become a student at South Texas College by completing the application at ApplyTexas.org.

  2. Transcripts

    Contact your previous school(s) to send your official transcript(s) to South Texas College Office of Admissions and Records P.O. BOX 9701, McAllen, TX 78502-9701.

    Your professional transcript (e.g. U.S. Border Patrol Integrated Academy Transcript, FLETC, TCOLE, or Joint Services Transcript) is also required to receive escrow credits. Please submit to admissions@southtexascollege.edu.

  3. TSI Exam

    You should meet the required TSI standards before taking college courses. You may be exempt from providing TSI scores if you meet one of the following:

    • have previous college-level coursework.
    • are honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces. DD214 or NGB22 form required.
    • are a student who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment.

    See the academic catalog for more testing details and exemptions.

  4. Advising

    Meet with an advisor at Pecan Campus, Mid-Valley Campus or Starr County Campus. You can even get online advising by contacting advising@southtexascollege.edu.

  5. Register

    You will register for courses using the JagNet online system. Once you have submitted the appropriate documentation we will provide you with your JagNet login details. Your advisor will help you determine which classes you should register for.

For details on tuition and fees, the cost of attendance or ways to pay for college, please see the following:
Tuition and Fees | Cost of Attendance | Paying for College

Educational Pathways

Basic Peace Officer Academy Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 23 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 28 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
28 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
Basic County Corrections TCOLE Course #1120 Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 3 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied as elective hours for Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 8 Credit Hours transferred from certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
8 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
Basic Telecommunicator Licensing TCOLE Course #1013 or #1080 Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 3 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied as elective hours for Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 8 Credit Hours transferred from certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
8 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
U.S. Border Patrol Integrated Academy Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 17 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 22 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
22 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
U.S. CBP Field Operations Academy Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 12 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 17 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
17 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
Criminal Investigator FLETC Training Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 6 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 11 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
11 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
Land Management FLETC Training Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 9 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 14 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
14 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
Uniformed Police Training Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 6 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 11 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
11 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits
Master-at-Arms "A" School Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 18 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 23 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
23 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits

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Maritime Enforcement Specialist "A" School Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Bachelor’s Degree (BAT-CIT, BAT-TMGT, BAT-MHSM, BAS-ORGL)
Block of 15 Escrowed Credit Hours to be applied to Associate Degree in Law Enforcement

Block of 20 Credit Hours transferred from Certification

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Block of 60 Credit Hours transferred from Associate Degree

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CJSA 1348 and CJLE 1249 STC Required Courses STC Required Courses
20 Credits 60 Credits 120 Credits

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Contact Us

For Admissions Information:

Salvador Hernandez

Student Completion Specialist

956-872-2158
Email: shern158

For Law Enforcement Program:

Victor Valdez Jr.



956-872-4201
Email: vvaldez18


Find out how you can turn your training into college credits:
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