College Internship Program

The Pennsylvania State Police has entered an agreement that allows students in their senior year at participating colleges and universities to earn their remaining credits toward an associate or bachelor's degree by successfully completing cadet basic training at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

The new program awards academic credits much like a traditional internship completed during a student's final semester. Instead of conventional classroom time, students may instead earn their remaining credits by completing cadet training at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, allowing them to receive their degree and become a Trooper at the same time. The program is not limited to criminal justice majors; participating colleges may apply the credits toward any degree program they choose.