Polk State Criminal Justice grad honors slain father with career in law enforcement
Nelson Medina walked the graduation stage with Polk State College’s 134th class on April 30 to receive his Associate in Science in Criminal Justice – a moment dedicated to his father, who was murdered in…
Polk State Criminal Justice student finds niche through program, Speech and Debate, and adversity
Currently enrolled in the Polk State College Criminal Justice Program, Witskerbial Louis-Marc is consistently finding ways to expand her skill set. For this academic year, one of those ways was joining the Polk State Speech…
XploreFLEd: Access Florida’s first-class, affordable education system from anywhere at Polk State College
Students nationwide can now access Florida’s higher education system by enrolling in select online workforce education courses at Polk State College. This initiative provides out-of-state students with access to first-class programs that emphasize excellence and…
Polk State Criminal Justice online students get “murder boxes” delivered for hands-on training at home
Students may expect deliveries of textbooks and school supplies leading up to the start of the semester, but for Polk State College’s Criminal Justice students, they also receive “murder boxes.” Filled with blood spatter, broken…
Eagles Talk Career Discussion: Graduates across industries share experiences with students
Polk State College’s eight pathways provide students with detailed program maps that outline their courses from their first class to graduation, but sometimes, it’s helpful to get a firsthand account from those who have made…
Bartow PD sergeant finds path through Polk State’s KCTIPS, Criminal Justice & NIA
When John McKee first enrolled at Polk State College, his ambitions didn’t match his current occupation. Now an alum, Polk State played a major role in helping him find his true passion. Now a sergeant…
Enroll now in Polk State’s Crime Science Investigations concentration
Polk State College is launching a concentration in Crime Scene Investigations within its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Registration is already taking place for classes that will start on August 14 for…
Polk State launches Crime Scene Investigations concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program
Polk State College is launching a concentration in Crime Scene Investigations within its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Registration is already taking place for classes that will start on August 14 for…
Polk State offers variety of summer camps
As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. The College is offering multiple summer camps that take place in June and July.…
Polk State Criminal Justice alum gets bachelor’s degree debt free, enrolls in master’s program at UF
For Noah Guinn, his ability to save money at the front end of his educational journey at Polk State College has been paramount as he now pursues a master’s degree at the University of Florida…