Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Services (A55480B)

The Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Services curriculum is designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in policing and investigative work at the local, state, or federal level. This track emphasizes topics such as criminal justice procedures, community policing, leadership in law enforcement, constitutional and administrative law, and interagency collaboration. Students develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and supervisory skills for effective service and advancement in law enforcement agencies. Graduates are well-positioned for roles including patrol officers, detectives, supervisors, and leadership positions within public safety organizations.

Credit for Prior Learning Experience

Students may receive credit for prior learning if they have received certifications in the following areas: Basic Law Enforcement Training, Department of Corrections Detention Officers Training, Department of Corrections Probation Officer Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training, Jailer Certification, NC Highway Patrol Basic Training, Private Investigation, Correctional Officer Basic Training. Students who have successfully obtained certifications in these areas from an approved accredited school/course may receive credit for courses toward their Associate in Applied Science Degree in Public Safety Administration and/or toward a related certificate. Students must have successfully passed the comprehensive state certification examination and be eligible for certification. Students must have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training since 1985.

Students may receive credit for courses offered in the A.A.S., Public Safety Administration programs for the following certifications: