associates or bachelor degree before police academy?
I'm a female and going into my 2nd year of college. I've been debating this for a while since I know you have to at least have a associates before the police academy, but i heard having a bachelors will get you further? I just don't know if I want to go to school another two years =-/ Wouldn't I have a job sooner with the first route? idk thoughts?
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If you want to work for the feds, most, if not all, agencies require a bachelors. You would definitely have a job sooner but you won't be as competitive with just an associates. I totally know the feeling of wanting to be done with school, but if this is really what you want to do, you can make it work. Just make sure you weigh the pros and cons and don't forget to look at the long term. I recommend making a list of your top agencies and finding out what they require so you can decide if it is worth your while. If you can get in with an associates, you could always go back to school after you get in. Additionally, some technical schools in some states offer peace officer certification and the classes are at night, so if you could afford that in addition to your schooling, that might help and you could get a job with a local agency while you are still in college. Biggest thing is DON'T GIVE UP if this is your dream.