Team up with University of Maryland Global Campus to design customized education solutions that strengthen your workforce, enhance operational effectiveness, and support long-term career growth for your officers and staff. UMGC proudly collaborates with law enforcement agencies nationwide to deliver flexible, career-focused workforce development programs that meet the unique demands of public safety professionals.

Build a Resilient, Future-Ready Workforce with UMGC

By investing in education through UMGC, your agency gains a trusted education partner known for its real-world focus and deep understanding of workforce development, public safety, and law enforcement. Our online degrees and certificates can help you boost your recruitment and retention efforts, support professional advancement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Together, we can build a stronger, more skilled workforce that is better prepared to serve, protect, and lead in today’s evolving public safety landscape.

Unlock Exclusive Academic Opportunities and Cost Savings

Are you interested in an alliance with UMGC to expand your organization's educational opportunities? Explore key benefits and learn how to establish a strategic alliance and empower your team:

Take Advantage of Important Academic Benefits

Our degrees, concentrations, and certificates are designed with your experience in mind. Our public safety and law enforcement programs are no exception.

Please note: UMGC policy allows up to 90 total transfer credits from all sources toward a bachelor's degree, so all of the options listed below may not be applicable to all audiences. Please email partnerships@umgc.edu with any questions.

Receive up to 60 Credits
Earn up to 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice (law enforcement track) if you meet the requirements for program admission.
Earn up to 30 Credits
Earn up to 30 credits for prior college coursework that is “substantially similar” to the remaining courses in the criminal justice law enforcement track.
Earn up to 15 Credits
Interested in a different academic program? Earn up to 15 credits toward a bachelor’s degree other than the criminal justice law enforcement track.

Learn Why UMGC is the Right Fit

With innovative online programs, career-focused coursework, and a dedicated team of workforce solutions specialists, UMGC is a leading name in professional curriculum development.

200+
B2B Alliances
More than 200 organizations have formed education alliances with UMGC.
Source: UMGC Global Workforce Solutions Data | June 2026
10+
Law Enforcement Alliances
More than 10 police departments/law enforcement associations have formed education alliances with UMGC.
Source: UMGC Global Workforce Solutions Data | June 2026
$15M+
Savings
UMGC alliance organizations have totaled more than $15 million in savings over the last 10 years.
Source: UMGC Global Workforce Solutions Data | June 2026

Explore UMGC's Career-Focused Program Portfolio

UMGC offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in high-demand fields like criminal justice, homeland security, cybersecurity, and more. Explore some of our degree and certificate programs below or view our entire list of programs. Most of our programs are available entirely online and are taught by experienced scholar-practitioners who can help you make an impact in your career right away.

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Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement Track)
Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement Track)
Bachelor of Science
Apply for the law enforcement track within the bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and advance your career.

Interested in Partnering with UMGC?

Interested in securing a tuition discount or app fee waiver for your organization? Get in touch with UMGC today!