Public Safety Administration
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Public Safety Administration is awarded by the college upon completion of this program. Students may select one of the following tracks within the program:
- Public Safety Administration - Corrections Track (A55480C)
- Public Safety Administration - Emergency and Fire Services Track (A55480E)
- Public Safety Administration - Fire Management (A55480F)
- Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Track (A55480L)
- Public Safety Administration - Loss Prevention/Security Track (A55480S)
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Some courses require placement tests prior to registration.
- Many courses have prerequisites or co-requisites; check the Courses section for details.
Contact Information
The Public Safety Administration program is in the Public Safety and Transport Technology Division. For more information, contact the Public Safety Administration Program Chair, Michael Ripoll, at 704-330-2722 extension 7182.
Public Safety Administration - Corrections Track (A55480C)
General Education Requirements | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
Literature-Based Research | ||
Professional Research & Reporting | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Art History Survey I | ||
Art History Survey II | ||
Cultural Studies | ||
Myth in Human Culture | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Jazz | ||
Philosophical Issues | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
American Government | ||
General Psychology | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Quantitative Literacy | ||
Statistical Methods I | ||
Major Requirements | ||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3.0 |
CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | 3.0 |
CJC 141 | Corrections | 3.0 |
CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3.0 |
CJC 232 | Civil Liability | 3.0 |
CJC 233 | Correctional Law | 3.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3.0 |
Select 7.0 credits from the following courses: | 7.0 | |
Community Policing | ||
Organization & Administration | ||
Local Government Finance | ||
Fire Service Supervision | ||
Fire Service Personnel Administration | ||
Municipal Public Relations | ||
Rescue Scene Management | ||
Incident Management | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
Total Credits | 65 |
Public Safety Administration - Emergency and Fire Management Services Track (A55480E)
General Education Requirements | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
Literature-Based Research | ||
Professional Research & Reporting | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Art History Survey I | ||
Art History Survey II | ||
Cultural Studies | ||
Myth in Human Culture | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Jazz | ||
Philosophical Issues | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
American Government | ||
General Psychology | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Quantitative Literacy | ||
Statistical Methods I | ||
Major Requirements | ||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
FIP 152 | Fire Protection Law | 3.0 |
EMS 235 | EMS Management | 2.0 |
EPT 124 | EM Services Law & Ethics | 3.0 |
EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3.0 |
EPT 210 | Response & Recovery | 3.0 |
FIP 248 | Fire Service Personnel Administration | 3.0 |
FIP 228 | Local Government Finance | 3.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
FIP 240 | Fire Service Supervision | 3.0 |
Select 7 credits from the following courses: | 7.0 | |
Community Policing | ||
Organization & Administration | ||
Municipal Public Relations | ||
Rescue Scene Management | ||
Corrections | ||
Correctional Law | ||
Ethics & Community Relations | ||
Policing in the 21st Century | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
Total Credits | 64 |
Public Safety Administration - Fire Management (A55480F)
General Education Requirements | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
Literature-Based Research | ||
Professional Research & Reporting | ||
Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Art History Survey I | ||
Art History Survey II | ||
Cultural Studies | ||
Myth in Human Culture | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Jazz | ||
Philosophical Issues | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
American Government | ||
General Psychology | ||
Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
Quantitative Literacy | ||
Statistical Methods I | ||
Major Requirements | ||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
EM Services Law & Ethics | ||
Fire Protection Law | ||
Ethics in Government | ||
Select one from the following: | 3.0 | |
Local Government Finance | ||
Public Finance & Budgeting | ||
Select one from the following: | 3.0 | |
Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | ||
Incident Management | ||
Select one from the following: | 2.0 | |
Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | ||
EMS Management | ||
Managing Fire Services | ||
EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3.0 |
FIP 120 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3.0 |
FIP 132 | Building Construction | 3.0 |
EPT 210 | Response & Recovery | 3.0 |
FIP 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies | 3.0 |
FIP 240 | Fire Service Supervision | 3.0 |
FIP 248 | Fire Service Personnel Administration | 3.0 |
Select 9.0 credits from the following: | 9.0 | |
Fire Prevention & Public Education | ||
Detection and Investigation | ||
Inspections and Codes | ||
Industrial Fire Protection | ||
Fire Protection Systems | ||
Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies | ||
Fire Instructor I & II | ||
Fire Officer I & II | ||
Municipal Public Relations | ||
Community Policing | ||
Organization & Administration | ||
Rescue Scene Management | ||
Work-Based Learning I | ||
Work-Based Learning I | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
Total Credits | 66 |
Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Track (A55480L)
General Education Requirements | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
Literature-Based Research | ||
Professional Research & Reporting | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Art History Survey I | ||
Art History Survey II | ||
Cultural Studies | ||
Myth in Human Culture | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Jazz | ||
Philosophical Issues | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
American Government | ||
General Psychology | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Quantitative Literacy | ||
Statistical Methods I | ||
Major Requirements | ||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3.0 |
CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | 3.0 |
CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
CJC 112 | Criminology | 3.0 |
CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3.0 |
Select 7.0 credits from the following courses: | 7.0 | |
Community Policing | ||
Organization & Administration | ||
Local Government Finance | ||
Fire Service Supervision | ||
Fire Service Personnel Administration | ||
Rescue Scene Management | ||
Emergency Management | ||
Corrections | ||
Correctional Law | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
Total Credits | 66 |
Public Safety Administration - Security and Loss Prevention Services Track (A55480S)
General Education Requirements | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Writing and Research in the Disciplines | ||
Literature-Based Research | ||
Professional Research & Reporting | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Art History Survey I | ||
Art History Survey II | ||
Cultural Studies | ||
Myth in Human Culture | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Jazz | ||
Philosophical Issues | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
American Government | ||
General Psychology | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
Quantitative Literacy | ||
Statistical Methods I | ||
Major Requirements | ||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3.0 |
CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | 3.0 |
CJC 151 | Introduction to Loss Prevention | 3.0 |
CJC 152 | Introduction to Security and Protective | 3.0 |
CJC 153 | Private Security Operations | 3.0 |
CJC 154 | Private Security Business | 3.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3.0 |
Select 7.0 credits from the following courses: | 7.0 | |
Community Policing | ||
Organization & Administration | ||
Emergency Management | ||
Incident Management | ||
Local Government Finance | ||
Fire Service Supervision | ||
Fire Service Personnel Administration | ||
Municipal Public Relations | ||
Rescue Scene Management | ||
Corrections | ||
Correctional Law | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
NCCCS Public Safety Training | ||
Total Credits | 65 |
Public Safety Administration Certificates
Public Safety Administration Certificate Specialization in Fire Management (C55480-C1)
Major Requirements: | ||
EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
FIP 240 | Fire Service Supervision | 3.0 |
FIP 248 | Fire Service Personnel Administration | 3.0 |
FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services | 3.0 |
Total Credits | 15 |
Public Safety Administration Suggested Course Sequences
The following is the suggested plan for when to take each course to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, based on the program requirements of the 2023-2024 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. This plan is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with your academic advisor about the plan and any questions. This program might also offer diplomas or certificates; visit the catalog or contact the program for details. Visit the Academic Advising page for instructions on locating your assigned advisor: https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/academic-advising
- Public Safety Administration - Corrections Track (A55480C)
- Public Safety Administration - Emergency & Fire Services (A55480E)
- Public Safety Administration - Fire Management (A55480F)
- Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement (A55480L)
- Public Safety Administration - Loss Prevention/Security (A55480S)
Public Safety Administration - Corrections Track (A55480C)
Term I | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
CJC 141 | Corrections | 3.0 |
PSY 150 or POL 120 | General Psychology or American Government | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term II | ||
CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
Credits | 13 | |
Term III | ||
Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
EPT 150 | Incident Management | 3.0 |
Credits | 9 | |
Term IV | ||
PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3.0 |
CJC 232 | Civil Liability | 3.0 |
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3.0 |
CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Term V | ||
CJC 233 | Correctional Law | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 122 | Community Policing | 3.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
CJC 215 | Organization & Administration | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 68 |
Public Safety Administration - Fire & Emergency Services (A55480E)
Term I | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3.0 |
PSY 150 or POL 120 | General Psychology or American Government | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term II | ||
FIP 228 | Local Government Finance | 3.0 |
FIP 152 | Fire Protection Law | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term III | ||
Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
Credits | 6 | |
Term IV | ||
EPT 124 | EM Services Law & Ethics | 3.0 |
EPT 210 | Response & Recovery | 3.0 |
FIP 248 | Fire Service Personnel Administration | 3.0 |
FIP 240 | Fire Service Supervision | 3.0 |
EMS 235 | EMS Management | 2.0 |
Credits | 14 | |
Term V | ||
FIP 256 | Municipal Public Relations | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
EMS 140 | Rescue Scene Management | 2.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits | 66 |
Public Safety Administration- Fire Management (A55480F)
Term I | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
FIP 120 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 3.0 |
Credits | 13 | |
Term II | ||
FIP 124 | Fire Prevention & Public Education | 3.0 |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3.0 |
MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
FIP 152 | Fire Protection Law | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Term III | ||
FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services | 3.0 |
FIP 132 | Building Construction | 3.0 |
Credits | 6 | |
Term IV | ||
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
FIP 228 | Local Government Finance | 3.0 |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
FIP 220 | Fire Fighting Strategies | 3.0 |
FIP 136 | Inspections and Codes | 3.0 |
EPT 150 | Incident Management | 3.0 |
Credits | 18 | |
Term V | ||
EPT 210 | Response & Recovery | 3.0 |
FIP 240 | Fire Service Supervision | 3.0 |
FIP 256 | Municipal Public Relations | 3.0 |
ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3.0 |
FIP 248 | Fire Service Personnel Administration | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 67 |
Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Track (A55480L)
Term I | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
PSY 150 or POL 120 | General Psychology or American Government | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term II | ||
FIP 228 | Local Government Finance | 3.0 |
CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term III | ||
Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
Credits | 6 | |
Term IV | ||
PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3.0 |
CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | 3.0 |
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3.0 |
CJC 112 | Criminology | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Term V | ||
CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 122 | Community Policing | 3.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
CJC 215 | Organization & Administration | 3.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 69 |
Public Safety Administration - Loss Prevention/Security Track (A55480S)
Term I | Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3.0 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
CJC 151 | Introduction to Loss Prevention | 3.0 |
PSY 150 or POL 120 | General Psychology or American Government | 3.0 |
CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | 3.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term II | ||
PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3.0 |
CJC 152 | Introduction to Security and Protective | 3.0 |
PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3.0 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Term III | ||
Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3.0 |
Credits | 6 | |
Term IV | ||
CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
CJC 153 | Private Security Operations | 3.0 |
CJC 154 | Private Security Business | 3.0 |
CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3.0 |
CJC 162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Term V | ||
FIP 256 | Municipal Public Relations | 3.0 |
PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3.0 |
CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision | 3.0 |
EPT 150 | Incident Management | 3.0 |
EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3.0 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 68 |
PAD 151. Introduction to Public Administration. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course includes an overview of the role of the public administrator in government and an examination of the development and implementation of public policy. Topics include public personnel administration and management, decision making, public affairs, ethics, organizational theories, budgetary functions within governmental agencies, and other governmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the functions of government in society and in the lives of people composing that society.
PAD 152. Ethics in Government. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the ethical issues and problems within the public administration field. Emphasis is placed on building analytical skills, stimulating moral imagination, and recognizing the discretionary power of the administrator's role. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the moral dimensions of public administrative decision making.
PAD 251. Public Finance & Budgeting. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides an overview of the public finance and budgeting processes used in the allocation of public resources to meet differing public interests. Topics include the political environment, government expenditures, revenues, taxation, budgetary process theories and techniques, and the relation of government finance to the economy. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize impacts of government revenue and expenditure policies and understand the role of budgeting in executing governmental policy.
PAD 252. Public Policy Analysis. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is a study of methods and techniques used to determine the effectiveness of public programs. Emphasis is placed on the concept of ecology and environmental impact, informal groups and information networks, and the relationship between public and private sectors. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze case studies with the use of political analysis techniques.
PAD 254. Grant Writing. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course covers the basic techniques of successful grant writing. Topics include concept development, funding sources research, and writing skills relevant to the grants process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the grants process.
CJC 111. Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options.
CJC 240. Law Enforcement Mgmt & Supervision & Supervision. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course provides a study of the best known methods and practices of police leadership and management. Topics include the role of the manager in law enforcement, communications, time-management in law enforcement, managing problems, training and law enforcement productivity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss methods and practices capable of moving law enforcement agencies forward into the twenty-first century.
EPT 124. EM Services Law & Ethics. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations.
EPT 150. Incident Management. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.
EPT 210. Response & Recovery. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response, and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to implement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster.
PST 171. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 1.0 Credit. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *16 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 172. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 2.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *48 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 173. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 3.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *80 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 174. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 4.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *128 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 175. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 5.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-9.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *176 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 176. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 6.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-12.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *224 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 177. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 7.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-15.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *272 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 178. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 8.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-18.0. Work-0.0
TThis course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *320 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.
PST 179. NCCCS Public Safety Training. 9.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-21.0. Work-0.0
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is NC Community College System (NCCCS) continuing education regulated by the State Board of Community Colleges and accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Official documentation of successful completion of this training must be provided from the NCCCS and retained on file. *368 Hours Minimum Documented Training Required.