gram has grown to the third largest at the university with 600 to 800 students .
Some students choose to obtain an associate degree at one of their satellite campuses . About one-third to one-half of the students working toward earning a bachelor ’ s degree are cadets in the University ’ s military cadet program . These cadets are seeking a military commission upon graduation . After completing four years of service , many will leave the military to join a variety of criminal justice agencies at local , state , and federal levels .
However , the program ’ s marquee program enables students to graduate with a bachelor ’ s degree in criminal justice along with their Georgia POST certification . To participate in this program , students must begin the four-year program at their main campus in Dahlonega .
As students progress though their curriculum , they complete practical labs in the academy .
The University of North Georgia ’ s Public Safety Academy hosts two academy classes of 32 students each year with one beginning in January ( Spring Session ) and the other in August ( Fall ). The academy is self-contained within the university and includes the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center ( FLETC ) Emergency Vehicle Operators Course ( EVOC ) where they train cadets on the standard cone course as well as urban pursuit . They also have firearm simulators to support proper use of a weapon prior to live-fire training on the range as well as extensive judgmental use of force / shooting . Students spend 1 to 1 ½ hours a day on simulators for 16 weeks ( 80 hours ). This is supported by an additional 40 hours of live fire training on the range .
Students receive 80 hours report writing that is provided in one hour increments every day over 16 weeks . In addition to their Basic Certification , graduates also receive certifications for : Standardized Field Sobriety , ASP Baton , RADAR / LIDAR , TASER , and Patrol Rifle Familiarization . Students
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