1. On the weekly quizzes and the final exams students must obtain an average grade of "B" or better. (This equates to an 80% or better average for each semester.) Students who do not make the 80% requirement on academics will not be issued a certificate from the program.

2. During the firearms training, each student must be able to shoot a passing score on the Sigarms NPS firearms course (day and night qualifications) and on the NPS shotgun qualification course. If the student fails to meet this requirement, the student will not be issued a certificate from the program.

3. During the response driving course, each student must demonstrate a proficiency at
safely handling a patrol vehicle in the response/pursuit driving course. If the student fails to meet this requirement, the student will not be issued a certificate from the program.

4. During the role-play portions of the course, each student must demonstrate an ability to function in the role of a law enforcement officer, handle disturbances, write citations, engage in the mechanics and techniques of arrest, and exhibit appropriate interpersonal skills, human relations, courtesy and tact. If the student fails to meet this requirement, the student will not be issued a certificate from the program.

5. During the report writing portion of the course, each student must be able to demonstrate an ability to write clear and succinct reports that include all relevant facts. If the student fails to meet this requirement, the student will not be issued a certificate from the program.

6. Each student must also earn, as a minimum, an Advanced First Aid and CPR card from the American Red Cross, National Safety Council, or similar agency.

7. Each student must also be physically fit. Students must be able to participate and complete all five components of the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB has been adopted by the National Park Service and is the standard for most of the federal law enforcement agencies. The five PEB components are: 1.5 mile run/walk, Agility Run, Flexibility Measure, body fat composition, and Bench Press

8. Each student must actively participate in all training sessions. Class attendance and training attendance is MANDATORY! Students must make prior arrangements and gain a Director’s approval in order miss a particular class. There are no make-up assignments for missing a mandatory training session. Students who miss classes and/or training sessions without the approval of the Program Directors will not receive a Certificate of Completion from the SRU Park Ranger Training Program. Mandatory training sessions include but are not limited to: Firearms Training, Driving Training, Self-Defense Tactics, Use of Force, FATS Machine or equivalent, Police Baton Training, OC Spray Training, and the PEB Course. If the student fails to meet this requirement, the student will not be issued a certificate from the program.

9. Students must exhibit the appropriate levels of maturity, confidence, and responsibility mandated by the field of park law enforcement. Students must adhere to the SRU PRTP’s Code of Conduct and Dress Code. If the student fails to meet these requirements, the student will not be issued a certificate from the program.