Public Safety, A.A.S. (Public Safety/Law Enforcement)

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The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Public Safety provides educational opportunities for individuals desiring to enter and those presently working in the field of public safety. The degree program contains two specialized concentrations of study: 1) Fire Protection and 2) Law Enforcement. Each of the concentrations has a common core of course work designed to provide a fundamental background in general education and specific course work in public safety.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Public Safety

Concentration: Law Enforcement

Concentration: Law Enforcement

General Education Requirements (19 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Approved Humanities General Education elective¹3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective¹3 credits

Mathematics

Approved Mathematics General Education elecitve¹3 credits

Natural Science

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education elective¹3 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (41 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. CPSC 1100 satisfies the college’s computer competency requirement.
Developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.