Information current as of 11/22/2024.
The Michigan State Police is committed to supporting the career goals and development of our department members. Below are continuing education opportunities available to MSP members and their families.
Information in the comparison chart can also be found in text below the chart.
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| Credits offered for completion of Trooper Recruit School | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Credits offered for job experience, previous degree(s), or certificates | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y |
| Online classes | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| In-person classes | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Associate's degree | Y | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | N |
| Bachelor's degree | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Master's degree | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| Doctorate degree | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| MSP member discount | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| MSP family member discount | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
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Contact PriorLearning@cmich.edu for details.
Visit Cleary University/MSP or call 800-686-1883 to speak with an admissions advisor.
Visit Davenport.edu/MSP or call 800.686.1600.
To assist department members who want to pursue higher education, the MSP has established a supplemental tuition reimbursement fund. All full-time MSP members are eligible to request reimbursement of up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per fiscal year.
In FY2024, all full-time civilian and enforcement members are also allocated $2,000 to be used for training and educational opportunities to further develop professional skills and education related to current or future job functions within the department.
