Thomas Edison State College provides flexible, high-quality educational opportunities for self-directed adults. New Jersey State Police personnel interested in earning a college degree to qualify for promotion pursuant to SOP C58 (Educational Standards for Promotion), and other law enforcement personnel will find the College's educational programs are ideal for those whose work and lifestyle demands make traditional college attendance difficult.

Although the College offers 15 degrees in more than 100 areas of study, several degrees are well suited for law enforcement professionals. The College offers the Associate in Science in Public and Social Services and the Bachelor of Science in Human Services degrees with areas of study in Emergency Disaster Management and Administration of Justice.

There are many options to earn credit at Thomas Edison State College, including Prior Learning Assessment, EMI/FEMA courses and other American Council on Education-recommended courses, training, testing, military training, Thomas Edison State College courses and transfer credit from other regionally accredited colleges. Students may earn up to 16 credits for N.J. Basic Course for Police Officer's training.

Many of the NJOEM training courses may be used to achieve college credits through degree programs at Thomas Edison State College.

Enrolled students have access to academic advisors to help them analyze their needs and develop a degree plan. All advising may be done over the phone or through e-mail or fax.

Students may enroll at any time and a new semester begins each month at Thomas Edison State College. Students are encouraged to investigate financial aid options and consult their employer to determine eligibility for tuition reimbursement programs.

For information about Thomas Edison State College, its programs and how to enroll, please call
(888) 442-8372, e-mail info@tesc.edu or visit the College Web site at www.tesc.edu.