NC State’s Police Academy certificate program allows students to complete a series of coordinated courses in a shorter period of time than an associate degree. Students in associate degree programs may benefit from adding a certificate to their areas of expertise. Upon successful completion of a certificate program, a Certificate Request form must be completed in the Student Records Office in order to receive a certificate. Day academies are offered in Fall and Spring semesters. A part-time night academy will be offered on an as-needed basis, starting Fall semester and finishing in Spring semester of each academic year. The academy registration is ongoing for both academies. Students must visit North Central State College's Criminal Justice webpage to locate the registration link. The academy must be completed on a full‐time basis. The full-time academy is 40 hours per week and the part-time academy is 24 hours per week. In addition, students will be required to pass a physical examination, a state certification exam, and be capable of being hired by a law enforcement agency.