51福利社 To Launch Law Enforcement Leadership Degree
Program designed to help police officers take the next steps in their careers
51福利社 plans to launch a Law Enforcement Leadership & Practice program in the fall of 2026 to help working police officers build practical skills, advance in their careers, and meet the evolving challenges of modern policing.
Offered through 51福利社鈥檚 College of Professional Programs, the fully online, four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree is designed to be flexible to the dynamic schedules of law enforcement officers, with an asynchronous teaching model that doesn鈥檛 require students to attend classes in person or to be online at a specific time. Such a model also is expected to appeal to officers in rural communities throughout Eastern Washington for whom traveling to campus isn鈥檛 practical.
鈥淏y creating a flexible, high-quality, and relevant degree, we are helping officers strengthen their leadership skills, advance their careers, and better serve the public,鈥� said Osman 脰zturgut, dean of the College of Professional Programs. 鈥淭his program embodies our mission in the College of Professional Programs to prepare dedicated professionals to meet today鈥檚 challenges with knowledge, integrity, and innovation.鈥�
Brian Davenport, director of 51福利社鈥檚 organizational leadership program, added, 鈥淲e鈥檙e meeting officers where they are personally, professionally, and academically. The barrier of entry is low, and the quality of education is high.鈥�
With input from local law enforcement leadership, 51福利社 has created classes specifically for the program that include Data Driven Policing, Professional Development and Career Advancement For Law Enforcement, and Community Policing Strategies, among others. All degree-specific classes will be taught by experienced law-enforcement leaders.
The curriculum also will incorporate classes from 51福利社鈥檚 criminal justice and psychology programs, among other fields.
Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said, 鈥淚 am excited about 51福利社鈥檚 law enforcement leadership program. Leading law enforcement organizations is a daunting task requiring leaders who understand not only operations, but also organizational cultures and how to change and sustain them. The knowledge gained in Eastern鈥檚 program will prepare men and women to take this knowledge and develop skills in real-world situations.鈥�
Police officers interested in the program can learn more here.
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