About Our Program
Transferability
Enforcement programs can transfer on to Bachelor programs. Specific agreements have also been set up to facilitate easy transfer with the following institutions:
- Bemidji State University
- Concordia College
- University of St. Mary
- University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
SAF Accreditation
By earning a degree from an SAF-accredited program you:
- Verify the quality of education you’ve received meets the standards of the profession.
- Ease entry to the profession through licensure, registration, and certification.
- Increase and enhance employment opportunities.
For more information on SAF Accreditation
Program Planners
Wildland/Wildlife Law Enforcement A.A.S. Degree Program Planner
Meet Our Alumni
Alexandra (AJ) Thompson
Bachelors in Psychology
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Alexandra attended Vermilion’s Park Ranger and Law Enforcement Academy where she graduated in December of 2019. Following her graduation, she worked for Cape Cod National Seashore as a Law Enforcement Ranger during the summer of 2020. She came back to Minnesota to work over the winter for Eden Prairie Police Department as a Community Service Officer while studying for her EMT. AJ accepted a job offer from Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado for the summer of 2021, and will be moving out there to continue pursuing her goal of becoming a full time, permanent ranger for the National Park Service.
Jamie Vanasse
Associate’s Degree in Wildlife Law Enforcement
Minnesota North – Vermilion
Jamie attended Vermilion’s Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy where she was a squad leader thereby demonstrating her leadership abilities. She graduated in December of 2018. Following her graduation, she worked for Yellowstone National Park as a Law Enforcement Ranger during the summer of 2018. Jamie moved to New Mexico to continue pursuing her goal of becoming a full time, permanent ranger for the National Park Service.
