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2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts


Approved Humanities General Education elective1 3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences


Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective1 3 credits

Mathematics


Approved Mathematics General Education elecitve1 3 credits

Natural Science


Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education elective1 4 credits

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. INFS 1010 satisfies the college’s computer competency requirement.
  • Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

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