The 911 Telecommunicator Services concentration prepares students and those currently working in emergency communications centers or other public safety organizations to be future leaders in 911 communication centers. A 911 telecommunicator, sworn officer in a public safety organization, firefighter or EMT can receive up to nine credit hours toward a degree.
The Corrections/Detention Services concentration prepares students, as well as practitioners in corrections or detention, to be future leaders in jails, prisons and community corrections centers. Sworn corrections and detention officers can receive up to nine semester credit hours toward a degree.
The Emergency and Fire Management Services concentration prepares students and individuals currently working in fire services and Emergency Medical Service to be leaders in those agencies. Firefighters and EMTs can receive up to 12 semester credit hours toward a degree.
The Law Enforcement Services concentration provides leadership skills and knowledge to students, as well as individuals working in law enforcement, juvenile justice, or probation and parole who aspire to be leaders in their agencies. Sworn police officers can receive up to 12 semester credit hours toward a degree.
The Public Safety Administration AAS Degree program covers a number of subject areas, including the following:
– Public safety administration and education
– Interagency operations
– Crisis leadership
– Government and agency financial management
– Professional standards
– Incident management
– Administrative law
– Supervision
Public Safety in the 21st century requires a holistic approach. Effective leadership and collaboration between public safety disciplines is essential to meet the complex challenges facing society today. The Leadership Certificate provides students with a solutions-centered approach to public safety.