
CAREER PATHWAYS
Public Safety
Public safety workers prevent danger and protect the well-being of community members. There are many career paths including law enforcement, firefighting, public safety, homeland security, and emergency response. If you are interested in helping to keep others safe, this may be the right occupation for you.
Some of our students graduate and seamlessly transfer all of their credits to a 4-year school. Others complete a degree or certificate that prepares them for employment immediately after graduation. Online, evening, and summer classes provide flexibility for working and part-time students. Get started today!
Which Program is Right For You?
Criminal Justice
Associate in Arts
Criminal Justice
Associate in Science
Criminal Justice
Associate in Applied Science
Criminal Justice Career Certificate
Career Certificate
Criminal Justice Studies Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Emergency Management
Career Certificate
Fire Science Management
Career Certificate
Fire Science Operations
Career Certificate
Fire Science Technology
Career Certificate
Homeland Security
Associate in Science
Homeland Security
Career Certificate
Public Safety Telecommunications
Certificate of Achievement
What Jobs Can I Get?
You can get some entry-level jobs right after graduation. Others will require a Bachelor’s Degree.
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination…
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine…
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for…
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may…
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
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