South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Did you know that as an employee of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), you have the opportunity for a pay increase and promotional opportunities by taking college classes? LTCC is proud to partner with SLTPD to offer online coursework in Criminal Justice & Administration of Justice for all SLTPD employees.
Elevate your education completely online: take individual courses, earn a certificate, or complete your Associate Degree in the comfort of your own home. Per quarter unit cost is just $31 for California residents, and residents can apply for the Board of Governors fee waiver to potentially make their coursework free.
Below are the answers to commonly asked questions regarding Lake Tahoe Community College’s online Criminal Justice Program for South Lake Tahoe Police Department employees:
It depends on how many courses you take as cost is calculated per unit and based on your residency status. So, multiply the # of units you're taking by the applicable tuition cost. For CA residents, fees are set at the regular, low-cost rate of $31/quarter unit. Residency requirements (set by the California Chancellor’s Office for Community Colleges) apply to SLTPD employees who wish to take coursework through LTCC. Non-California resident tuition is $298/quarter unit. Students from Nevada and other Participating Western States can apply for a limited annual number of CNIAA and WUE discounted tuition waivers ($47.50/unit). There is also a $3 Health Service fee per quarter, and a $2 Student Representation Fee per quarter. For more information, please visit the Credit & Refund Policy page. For more information on enrolling, call (530) 541-4660 ext. 211, or email enrollmentservices@ltcc.edu. Visit LTCC's Forms webpage to download the application.
There is no limit on “transfer in” units, but you must complete at least 18 quarter units at Lake Tahoe Community College to get a degree from the college. A minimum of 12 quarter units must be completed at LTCC to receive a Certificate from the college.
It depends on the individual person and scheduling. The Certificate is 28 quarter units; the Associate degree is 90 quarter units. Pending course availability, students enrolling in a full load could be able to complete the Certificate in one year. Degree sequences can typically take two to three years to complete, depending upon the number of units a student might be transferring in with, the availability of courses offered, and how many units per quarter they enroll in.
LTCC is on the quarter system. This means new courses are offered every couple of months.
Please contact your immediate supervisor at SLTPD for the answer to that question. LTCC is not able to answer questions regarding SLTPD policies and regulations.
Questions regarding On the Job (OJT) training opportunities should be directed to SLTPD employees’ immediate supervisor or Training Coordinator.
Yes, LTCC offers a number of Associate Degrees for Transfer, including an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) in Administration of Justice. Associate Degrees for Transfer are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Please contact a counselor for more details.
