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Public Safety TCC
 


Program Description

The objective of the Public Safety certificate is to teach the skills required to work in entry-level positions in the Fire Science and Criminal Justice fields. Students will benefit from having completed college courses specifically covering public safety when being interviewed for such positions in the fire science and law enforcement field. Additionally, having completed this course work might qualify the student for educational incentives once the student begins employment.

Length of Program
A minimum of 26 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 2-3 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
Students will benefit from having completed college courses specifically covering public safety when being interviewed for such positions in the fire science and law enforcement field.

Curriculum

Course # Title Credits
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
MAT1012 Foundations of Mathematics
5
ENG 101 English
5
FSC 101 Introduction to Fire Science
5
FSC 102 Emergency Services Fundamentals
3
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
5

 
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