Associate of Arts in Police Academy in Huntington Beach United States | Golden West College

To qualify for the Regular Basic Course (Police Academy) or Specialized Investigators Basic Course (State Investigators Academy), candidates must confirm they have no physical, behavioral, emotional, or mental issues that could negatively impact their conduct, posing excessive danger to themselves, peers, instructors, or others. Should the Program Director find an applicant unsuitable due to such conditions, they will—with approval from the Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning—promptly arrange an evaluation by either: 1) a licensed physician, or 2) a licensed clinical psychologist holding a Ph.D. in psychology and possessing at least five years of post-graduate experience diagnosing and treating emotional and mental disorders. This specialist will assess whether the admission denial was justified. If confirmed, the applicant will not be accepted. If not, the applicant will be admitted. Denied applicants may appeal to the Division Dean, asserting they meet this requirement. After the Dean's review, a final written appeal can be submitted to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning.

Students must maintain acceptable physical, behavioral, emotional, and mental health throughout their enrollment in Basic Course Programs. If the Program Director finds a student non-compliant, they may refer them to a physician or psychologist, following the same process described above. The specialist will decide if the student should be removed from the program. Students may contest their dismissal with the Division Dean, followed by a final written appeal to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning. The College bears no responsibility for students' physical, behavioral, emotional, or mental well-being. Students remain personally accountable for these conditions and must notify their instructor in writing if their ability to participate is compromised.