For 150 years Peirce has supported active military members
and veterans in helping them get the education they need to advance or
transition their careers. Just as we first served soldiers coming home from the
Civil War, Peirce continues to offer opportunities to those who are coming back
from Iraq and Afghanis tan today to get an education and transition into
civilian careers.
A particular area we see military students thrive in is our Criminal
Justice program. Military students who have served have gained valuable
education and experience that compliments the knowledge and skills they’ll need
as successful criminal justice professionals. Even outside of traditional
police and corrections opportunities, many students find that their skills and
passions transition well into a career into other criminal justice careers such
as homeland security, which they can prepare for at Peirce.
For those who have served, they’re often able to apply much
of what they’ve learned and experienced to receive credit for prior learning.
One of the ways this occurs is by Peirce’s participation in the DANTES program,
which allows students to take exams to determine what credits they’re able to
receive. In addition to credits, Peirce offers many scholarships and other veteran education benefits
such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill.
Once enrolled, veterans who attend Peirce find a lot of
interactivity in the classroom and often share their relevant experiences in
the field with students who have never been on the front line. They find a
community supportive of military students and develop a comradery with both
students and instructors who are also veterans.
As a former Navy Intelligence Specialist, I particularly
enjoy educating and bonding with veterans.
They make some of the best Criminal Justice Studies students; they are
typically punctual, very poignant and articulate in their classroom
conversation, meet their commitments (they do what they say they are going to
do), and they lead by example. I constantly see them inspire their Peirce peers
with their leadership and high standards.
To learn more about the many benefits and opportunities for
veterans visit our Military FAQ
page or contact an Admissions Counselor at 1.888.467.3472, ext. 9000 for more
information.
