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Home : Academic Programs : TCC Programs :Public Safety Technician
Public Safety Technician

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. This technical certificate will be used for dual enrollment with the area high schools.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 26

Program Information
Required Age: 16
High School Diploma or GED required: No
Minimum Test Scores:

ASSET

33

Reading

33

English

33

Mathematics

N/A

Algebra

COMPASS

49

Reading

15

English

22

Mathematics

N/A

Algebra

Course Title

Credit Hours

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers

3

MAT 101 Basic 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

 

Totals

26

» The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.

 
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