About this Program

Pathway to Policing is a one-year, no-cost program for students interested in becoming Chicago police officers. When you successfully complete the program and earn your associate degree in just 12 months, you will be prepared to enter the Chicago Police Academy.

You will:

• Go through this program with a cohort – one group that takes their classes together

• Receive book vouchers to pay for your books

• Receive a City Colleges laptop to borrow while you complete your associate degree

• Have full access to Olive-Harvey’s fitness facility, as well as all our student resources and support services

• Prepare specifically for police exams, including the physical exam and power test

Upcoming Events

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Tue, June 14, 2022

Criminal Justice Information Session

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Join us this evening to learn more about our unique 1 year program.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Online event

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Potential Careers

In addition to setting students up for success with the Chicago Police Department, this degree can also prepare you for these other careers:

Air Marshal

Counter-Terrorism Analyst

Customs Officer

Forensic Psychologist

Fraud Investigator

Park Ranger Surveillance Officer

You must be at least 20 years old to begin this program at Olive-Harvey College, because the Chicago Police Department requires candidates entering the police academy to be 21 years old.

This is a no-cost program, but students will still need to complete a FAFSA form to apply for a Pell grant. City Colleges of Chicago will cover whatever costs are not covered by the grant funding for the first 20 students – so don’t wait!

Time Commitment

If students follow the curriculum below, they will be able to successfully complete the program in 12 months – that’s half the time it usually takes.

Pathway to Policing - Fall 2022

Semester One

Winter/Spring Intercession

Semester Two

Semester Three - Summer (12 weeks)

Ready to learn more? Contact us at ohc-crimjustice@ccc.edu.

Ready to get started? Apply today.

Follow these steps to apply to City Colleges of Chicago.

1. Fill out the Interest Form below

2. Click here to fill out an application.

3. Check your email for your acceptance, along with your username and password.

4. Take a look at the admissions guide to learn more about what you will need to start your City Colleges journey.

5. An Olive-Harvey representative will contact you once you complete your application.

Interested? Fill out the form to learn more

For more information about Pathway to Policing, email ohc-crimjustice@ccc.edu.

Class	Credit Hours	Modality	Time	Day	Duration
English 101	3	In-person	5:30-6:50 PM	M/W	16 weeks
CIS 120	3	In-person	5:30-6:50 PM	T/TH	16 weeks
CRM JUS 102	3	Hybrid	7:05-9:45 PM	M	1^st 8 weeks
CRM 202	3	Online	–	–	16 weeks
CRM JUS 114	3	Hybrid	7:05-9:45 PM	M	2^nd 8 weeks
AFR AM History 101	3	Hybrid	7:05-9:45 PM	T	1^st 8 weeks
CRM JUS 155	3	Hybrid	7:05-9:45 PM	T	2^nd 8 weeks
Total Credit Hours: 21

Class	Credit Hours	Modality	Time	Day	Duration
GenEd Life & Physical Science	3				8 weeks
POLS 201	3				8 weeks
Total Credit Hours: 6

Class	Credit Hours	Modality	Time	Day	Duration
BIO 107	3				8 weeks
CRM JUS 211	3				8 weeks
CRM JUS 221	3				8 weeks
SOC/BEH	3				8 weeks
CRM JUS 222	3	Online			8 weeks
SOC 201	3	Online			8 weeks
PSYCH	3				8 weeks
Total Credit Hours: 21

Class	Credit Hours	Modality	Time	Day	Duration
ENG107 Report Writing (Elective)	3
CRM JUS 234	3
CRM JUS 250	3
CRM JUS 256	3	Online
Total Credit Hours: 12