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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University has become the 16th university nationwide to join the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) University program, a partnership that will expand access to affordable, flexible higher education for law enforcement officers, corrections professionals and other public safety employees across the country.
The FOP University program collaborates with universities to support law enforcement career development through professional studies, degree completion programs and benefits that include insurance and networking opportunities. Membership in the FOP is open to any full-time sworn law enforcement officer employed by a government entity, with annual dues of less than $150.
“The FOP partnership reflects that SEMO and our department are in tune with workforce needs,” said Dr. Brian Donavant, chair and professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology at SEMO. “It also broadens awareness of our programs across the country, helping officers access affordable, flexible education that may not have been possible otherwise.”
Through the partnership, eligible students will receive a 10 percent tuition discount and the chance to receive credit for prior learning, including 18 credit hours toward their degree for completion of a certified state police academy, significantly reducing the time and cost required to earn a degree. A single tuition rate nationwide means officers can affordably enroll in SEMO’s fully online Master of Science in criminal justice regardless of where they live. For added flexibility, the master’s program is offered through eight-week courses and can be completed in just over a year, allowing officers who often have family or work obligations to pursue an education.
For current SEMO undergrads, the University also offers an accelerated master’s option that allows students to take up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level courses that count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
SEMO, ranked no. 1 in Missouri for online criminal justice programs by U.S. News & World Report the last two years, provides a uniquely accessible pathway to qualify for high-level administrative or specialized assignments, which increasingly require a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Officers and other public safety professionals interested in learning more can visit www.semo.edu/cjsws
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Applying To SEMO
Eligible new Missouri undergraduate students with a 2.75 high school GPA and who are eligible for Pell Grants won’t pay any tuition or fees at Southeast Missouri State with the Will To Do Award. SEMO also offers one tuition rate nationwide for domestic students. Apply at www.semo.edu/apply
Students may also qualify for the President’s Scholarship, which awards $8,000 annually to students with a 4.0 high school GPA and a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT. This scholarship is renewable each year and does not require a separate application.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit campus. For more information or to visit campus, visit the SEMO Admissions page or www.admissions@semo.edu
About SEMO
Founded in 1873, Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a regional public university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, that empowers students to Find Their Fearless through a powerful blend of personal support, experience driven education, and community connection. Offering a wide variety of academic programs, championing its students to reach their goals, and recognized for its strong commitment to access and affordability, SEMO students arrive with potential and leave with purpose. Visit www.semo.edu to learn more.
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