Overview
The Public Safety Technology program prepares students to respond to the nation’s need for highly trained security professionals who understand the global threat to our infrastructure.
While earning an Associate of Applied Science degree, students learn to help secure borders, airports, waterways and seaports; prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters; and provide counter-terrorism and law enforcement intelligence support.
The program was developed in conjunction with local industry representatives to assure that local needs and requirements were addressed. Students who complete the program receive training and certification relevant to a public safety career and gain skills that may enhance upward mobility for career professionals.
Related Programs
Homeland Security Certificate (HLSC)Public Safety Telecommunicator Certificate (PSTC)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Perform risk assessments and develop emergency response plans
- Provide a safe environment for organizations, employees, and customers
- Provide for the safety and well-being of the community
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Varies, depending on workplace
Graduate Employment Outlook
Graduates of the Public Safety Technology program are prepared to work in varied roles in organizations concerned with public and private sector emergency and security management. Potential employers include businesses, private security companies, airports, law enforcement and other government agencies, and the military.
$35,000 – $50,000 annually
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Public Safety Technology (PST)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST 100 | Introduction to Emergency Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 115 | Pre-Statistics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| PST 110 | Introduction to Homeland Security ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PST 120 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EVT 105 | Environmental Sampling ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| PST 115 | Introduction to Terrorist Groups ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRJ 125 | Criminology ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PST 205 | Transportation Security ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| CRJ 135 | Criminal Law ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EVT 187 | Materials Transportation Safety and Security ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| PST 125 | Public Safety Contingency Planning ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PST 140 | Public Safety Telecommunicator | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| EVT 215 | Utilities Safety and Security ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| EVT 237 | Environmental Impact of Weapons of Mass Destruction ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| EVT 257 | Environmental Risk Assessment ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| PST 29X Public Safety Technology Experiential Learning Elective (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 62 | |||
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| PST Experiential Learning Elective | ||
| PST 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Public Safety Technology | 2 |
| PST 294 | Full Time Internship 1: Public Safety Technology | 2 |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.