York College of Pennsylvania Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award College Credit for Academy Completion

York College of Pennsylvania Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award

College Credit for Academy Completion

YORK, PA — York College of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have

formalized a landmark Academy Internship Cooperative Agreement. This partnership establishes a

direct pipeline for enrolled students and incoming cadets, allowing those who successfully

complete the Pennsylvania State Police Academy curriculum to receive academic credit toward

their undergraduate degrees at York College.

Under the agreement, York College will award credit for a student who completes the

comprehensive training program conducted at the PSP Academy in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This

partnership connects top-tier police training with college academics, making it much faster and

cheaper for active Troopers to get their degrees.

"This agreement with York College of Pennsylvania reflects our unwavering commitment to higher

education and professional development for our members,

" said Lieutenant Colonel George L.

Bivens, Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.

"By building upon the foundation

established through our Academy curriculum and aligning it with the academic eminence of York

College of Pennsylvania, this partnership allows us to support students as they prepare for the

demands of service as Pennsylvania State Troopers.

"

York College leadership is equally excited to welcome these dedicated public servants into their

academic community.

"York College is honored to partner with the Pennsylvania State Police in a shared mission toward

leadership and public service,

" said Dr. Thomas D. Burns, President of York College of

Pennsylvania.

"By recognizing the elite, demanding training of the PSP Academy with challenging

academics, we are welcoming dedicated Cadets and Troopers into our educational community,

expanding their career horizons while enriching our own classrooms.

"On the academic side, the focus is entirely on creating smooth, practical pathways that value the

intensive field training cadets undergo.

"This partnership creates a flexible, highly advantageous degree pathway tailored specifically for

law enforcement professionals,

" said Dr. Josh Laundau, Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities,

Education and Social Sciences.

"For students looking to maximize their real-world experience, this

operational alignment allows them to seamlessly transform intensive academy field training into

tangible college credit, building momentum directly toward long-term career advancement.

"

Both organizations are excited to see this partnership grow and look forward to helping the next

generation of law enforcement officers achieve their academic goals. By working together, York

College and the Pennsylvania State Police are proud to support those who serve our communities

both in the field and in the classroom.

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Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts

and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its focus

on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students in more

than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply rooted in

the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and nursing programs,

York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation and athletics program is

among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams and 25+ intramural/club sports. A

Princeton Review Best Mid-Atlantic College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and

student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.