MTSU cements partnership with Metro Nashville Police Department to graduate officers [+VIDEO] MTSU News

Middle Tennessee State University is evolving its relationship with Metro Nashville Police Department by committing to assist more officers in graduating with bachelor’s degrees. 

Last fall, MTSU announced a new public safety concentration, specifically designed for currently working public safety professionals. 

Rick Sluder, dean of MTSU’s University College, says the program provides public safety officials with opportunities to acquire and enhance pivotal knowledge in key areas related to their work.

“This degree is focused on areas including organizational crisis communications, diversity in the workplace, ethical leadership, and leadership skills and development,” Sluder said. “Students will graduate from the program with the knowledge they need to be successful.”

Many of these students have experience, training and certifications that qualify them for Prior Learning Assessment credit. Through Prior Learning Assessment,or PLA, the program allows adult students to convert eligible prior work and training and certifications into college credit and use up to 48 credits toward electives. Students pay for the …