Presently, an individual can obtain the A.S. degree in Law Enforcement through distance education. Offering 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.
Many have computers in their homes or at work, which are tied into the Internet allowing them access to these courses. The second group is from military personnel who are 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 campus, or, they may be stationed halfway around the world in such places as Korea or Guam. The military has requested that the University offer courses electronically to enable more of their personnel to take advantage of college courses.