Presently, an individual can obtain the A.S. degree in Law Enforcement through distance education. The ability to offer these courses electronically will be particularly beneficial to two groups of potential students. The first group is the citizens of the State of Indiana who cannot come to a campus and enroll in the traditional program because of family and job commitments. This may be due to geographical location or simply because the person appreciates the flexibility of learning on their own schedule. Electronic availability of Law Enforcement courses would aid these officers in meeting these requirements.
Police officers are no different than other citizens.
They have computers in their homes and at work, which are tied into the Internet allowing them access to these courses. The second group is from the military population that is seeking college degrees. This is presently a significant population in Vincennes University's Distance Education Program. Many of these individuals are in the National Guard and Army Reserves and cannot obtain a degree on a campus, or they may be stationed halfway around the world in such places as Korea or Guam. The military has been requesting that the University offer courses electronically to enable more of their personnel to take advantage of college courses.