About the Program

The Police Orientation Preparation Program (POPP) offers a two-year associate degree in administration of justice. The program is designed for high school graduates who aspire to launch careers in first response and public service. Graduates of this program are highly sought after by employers such as LAPD, parks department, private security, detention officers, and sheriff’s deputies. 

POPP has two campuses, one at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center (ARTC) and one at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). All classes are taught by Los Angeles Community College District professors. 

Over the course of the program, students complete all academic requirements to earn a transferable associate of science degree in administration of justice and have the opportunity to earn degrees in additional fields.

Upon graduating, many POPP graduates continue their education by matriculating to Cal State-LA, where POPP supports a summer enrichment program in forensics and where many POPP alumni have gone on to earn bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice, master’s degrees, and more.