The Associate of Arts Degree in Police Science is intended for those students who are already employed by a local law enforcement agency or those who are pursuing a degree as open enrollment students. For those who are seeking the degree as open enrollment students, acceptance into the Academy sponsored by the San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority is required. Through the partnership of the Criminal Justice Training Authority, San Juan College, Highlands University, and University of New Mexico, law enforcement officers may continue on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree.