R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-56.1-5: Point system.

The points (credits) needed to be acquired in order to achieve the various incentive steps as set forth in § 42-56.1-3 shall be earned as follows:

(1) One hundred twenty (120) points for a baccalaureate degree in law enforcement (correctional major) in a university, college, technical institute, or other institution approved by the regional accrediting association of colleges and secondary schools.

(2) Sixty (60) points for an associate degree in law enforcement (correctional major) awarded by any institution approved by the regional accrediting association of college and secondary schools.

(3) One point for each semester hour obtained in a university, college, technical institute, or other institution of learning approved by the New England association of colleges and secondary schools for each semester hour of credit obtained toward the degrees specified above; provided, however, that credit for elective courses outside the strict area of the major which may be required in a particular curriculum shall be deferred for incentive payment purposes until the degree has been obtained. Upon satisfactory completion of the degree requirements, retroactive payment shall be made for the period during which incentive payment was deferred.

(4) Credits shall be accepted for courses completed prior to the passage of this chapter that are approved by the committee established under the provisions of § 42-56.1-4.