State CIP Code 0743010700

Selective Program Admissions

Certain programs are labeled as “selective” and require applicants to fulfill additional requirements before being accepted. Furthermore, there may be a limited number of available seats in the program. Please review the additional criteria provided below and visit the program’s website for any further information.

Entry into Criminal Justice Certificate Programs requires meeting the standards as established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for employment. A copy of these requirements will be furnished by the Public Safety Division at NWFSC.

The Law Enforcement Officer Basic and Correctional Officer Basic Career and Technical Certificate Programs are certified through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The College is designated as Florida Criminal Justice Training Center Number 21 and students enrolling in these certificate programs must meet FDLE requirements (including fingerprinting and background check, and a medical exam), be 18 years of age or older, successfully complete the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) or meet exemption requirements established by the State of Florida for Law Enforcement, as well as satisfy all other NWFSC Admission standards. Contact the Criminal Justice Program at criminaljustice@nwfsc.edu or (850) 729-5378 for additional information.