MCCCD Program Description

Public Safety Administration

Major: 9303
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: BAS

CIP Code: 44.0401

Program Availability: PC RS
Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies (01)
Emergency Medical Technology/Fire Science Technology (54)
Total Credits: 120
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
11-3131.00 Training and Development Managers
11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
11-9161.00 Emergency Management Directors
11-9179.00 Personal Service Managers, All Other
33-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description: The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Public Safety Administration prepares students with the skills necessary to coordinate, develop, and direct the resources of a variety of public safety agencies. Courses within this program analyze the legal, political, and social factors related to public safety, and provide an overview of topics such as organizational theory, public policy, resource management, leadership, and ethics. Prior to completion of this program, students will complete a capstone project within the field of public safety administration, applying the concepts covered throughout the program.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Examine public administration management within the context of public safety and criminal justice organizations. (AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC+++++, AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS119, AJS123, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, ASM275, BPC110, CIS105, CIS114DE, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, ECN+++++, EMT+++++, ENG111, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC105, FSC108, FSC110, FSC113, FSC117, FSC118, FSC119, FSC130, FSC134, FSC167, FSC174, FSC202, FSC204, FSC208, FSC214, FSC215, FSC220, FSC234, FSC+++++, GBS233, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, , JUS+++++, LAS+++++, , LEO+++++, LET112, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET120, LET130, LET132, LET134, LET135, LET138, LET139, LET141, LET160, LET162, LET166, LET167, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET178, LET+++++, MGT175, MGT229, MGT+++++, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME204, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME201, PME+++++, POS110, POS220, POS221, POS222, POS+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY132, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC212, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Analyze public policies, structures, and the social forces that influence policy utilizing research to evaluate their effect on public safety and criminal justice organizations. ((AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC111, ACC112, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, ACC+++++, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, ASM275, BIO160, BPC110, CFS205, CFS277, CIS+++++, CIS105, CIS114DE, COM110, COM230, COM263, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, ECN211, ECN212, ECN+++++, EMT+++++, ENG111, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC105, FSC110, FSC113, FSC117, FSC118, FSC119, FSC134, FSC167, FSC174, FSC202, FSC208, FSC214, FSC220, FSC234, FSC+++++, GBS205, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, , JUS+++++, LAS+++++, LEO+++++, LET112, LET113, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET120, LET130, LET132, LET134, LET135, LET136, LET138, LET139, LET141, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET166, LET167, LET168, LET169, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET178, LET+++++, MGT229, PAD107, PAD122, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME190, PME191, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME204, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME+++++, POS110, POS220, POS221, POS222, POS+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY132, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Assess the ethical basis for public service. (AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC+++++, AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS119, AJS123, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, ASM275, BPC110, CFS205, CFS277, CIS105, CIS114DE, COM110, COM230, COM263, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, EMT101, EMT+++++, ENG111, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC108, FSC110, FSC118, FSC119, FSC167, FSC202, FSC208, FSC214, FSC215, FSC220, FSC+++++, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, , JUS+++++, LAS+++++, LEO+++++, LET112, LET113, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET120, LET130, LET132, LET134, LET135, LET139, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET166, LET167, LET168, LET169, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET178, LET+++++, MGT175, MGT229, MGT+++++, PAD170, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME190, PME191, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME204, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME+++++, POS220, POS221, POS222, POS+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY132, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Assess the impact of key leadership and organizational theories within public safety and criminal justice organizations. (AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC+++++, AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS119, AJS123, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS290BN, FSC101, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS+++++, ASM275, BIO160, BPC110, CFS205, CFS277, CIS105, CIS114DE, COM110, COM230, COM263, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, ECN+++++, EMT+++++, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC105, FSC108, FSC110, FSC113, FSC117, FSC118, FSC119, FSC130, FSC134, FSC167, FSC174, FSC202, FSC204, FSC208, FSC214, FSC215, FSC220, FSC234, FSC+++++, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, JUS+++++, LAS+++++, LEO+++++, LET112, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET118, LET120, LET130, LET132, LET134, LET135, LET139, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET166, LET167, LET168, LET169, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET178, LET+++++, MGT175, MGT229, MGT+++++, PAD170, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME190, PME191, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME204, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME+++++, POS220, POS221, POS222, POS+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY132, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Develop plans to manage complex events and incidents. (AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC+++++, AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, ASM275, BIO160, BPC110, CFS205, CFS277, CIS+++++, CIS105, CIS114DE, COM110, COM230, COM263, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, ECN+++++, EMT+++++, ENG111, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC105, FSC108, FSC110, FSC113, FSC117, FSC118, FSC119, FSC130, FSC134, FSC167, FSC174, FSC202, FSC204, FSC208, FSC215, FSC220, FSC234, FSC+++++, GBS233, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, , JUS+++++, LAS+++++, LEO+++++, LET112, LET113, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET120, LET130, LET134, LET135, LET136, LET138, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET167, LET168, LET169, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET+++++, MGT175, MGT229, MGT+++++, PAD107, PAD122, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME190, PME191, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC212, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Analyze the role of evolving technologies and social media including their application to practices within the fields of public safety and criminal justice. (AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC+++++, AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, EMT101, ASM275, BIO160, BPC110, CFS205, CFS277, CIS++++, CIS105, CIS114DE, COM110, COM263, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, ECN+++++, EMT+++++, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC105, FSC108, FSC110, FSC113, FSC117, FSC118, FSC119, FSC208, FSC215, FSC+++++, GBS233, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, , JUS+++++, LAS+++++, , LEO+++++, LET112, LET113, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET120, LET134, LET135, LET136, LET138, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET167, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET+++++, MGT175, MGT229, MGT+++++, PAD107, PAD122, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME190, PME191, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC212, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication to diverse audiences as it relates to the fields of public safety and criminal justice. (AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS275, FYE101, FYE103, LET225, PAD100, PSA301, PSA305, PSA310, PSA315, PSA320, PSA439, PSA449, PSA401, PSA405, PSA410, PSA450, PSA460, PSA470, PSA490, ACC+++++, AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS151, AJS153, AJS154, AJS162, AJS200, AJS201, AJS205, AJS210, AJS212, AJS213, AJS214, AJS215, AJS216, AJS219, AJS225, AJS/EMT/FSC258, AJS230, AJS240, AJS255, AJS260, AJS270, AJS275, AJS290BN, AJS+++++, ASM275, BPC110, CFS205, CFS277, CIS105, CIS114DE, COM110, COM263, CWE+++++, DPR+++++, ECN+++++, EMT+++++, ENG111, FOR105, FOR106, FOR+++++, FSC101, FSC102, FSC108, FSC110, FSC119, FSC167, FSC174, FSC202, FSC208, FSC215, FSC220, FSC+++++, GBS233, GBS+++++, HCC+++++, HCR+++++, , JUS+++++, , LAS+++++, LEO+++++, LET112, LET113, LET114, LET115, LET116, LET117, LET120, LET130, LET134, LET135, LET136, LET138, LET160, LET162, LET164, LET167, LET170, LET172, LET176, LET+++++, MGT175, MGT229, MGT+++++, PAD+++++, PAR+++++, PME190, PME191, PME201, PME202, PME203, PME205, PME206, PME240, PME245, PME250, PME251, PME252, PME253, PME254, PME260, PME270, PME280, PME281, PME281AA, PME281AB, PME288, PME289, PME+++++, PSA+++++, PSY101, PSY132, PSY+++++, REC120, SOC101, SOC212, SOC+++++, SWU171, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. The BAS in Public Safety Administration is aligned with current Maricopa CCL and AAS awards and supports students seeking professional advancement.

Admission Criteria
Students seeking admission into one of the Specializations presented below must meet the specified requirements. Consult with a Program Director or an Academic Advisor in the field of interest. Corrections and Detention Specialization This specialization is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission. Fire Science Specialization Students must be current and in good standing with the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services-Certified Technician. EMT certification preparatory courses are available at Maricopa County Community Colleges. Contact an academic advisor for details. Admission to specialization is required. See Program Director for details. Fire Management Specialization Students must be currently employed as a firefighter and/or Firefighter I and II Certification and/or related experience as determined by the Program Director. Law Enforcement Specialization Must meet AzPOST minimum requirements for a law enforcement officer and meet any physical requirements by the Academy Director. This program is offered as an educational partnership at Rio Salado College. Paramedicine Specialization Students must be current and in good standing with the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services-Certified Technician. EMT certification preparatory courses are available at Maricopa County Community Colleges. Contact an academic advisor for details. Students must complete an application and selection process.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
None	Credits: 0

Required Courses
FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 PAD100 21st Century Public Policy and Service 3 PSA301 Foundations of Public Safety Administration 3 + PSA305 Communication Strategies for Public Safety Professionals 3 + PSA310 Research Methods for Public Safety Administration 4 + PSA315 Public Policy and Public Safety Organizations 3 PSA320 Human Capital Management for Public Safety Organizations 3 PSA401 Public Safety Leadership 3 PSA405 Public Safety Finance and Budget 3 + PSA410 Program Planning and Evaluation for Public Safety Organizations 3 + PSA490 Public Safety Administration Capstone 3 In consultation with an academic advisor, students must complete one (1) of the following focus areas and complete a minimum of six (6) credits of upper-division (400) level: Criminal Justice Focus Area Credits: 6-12 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I (3) OR + LET225 Criminal Investigations Certification (6) 3-6 PSA450 21st Century Public Safety Practices 3 + PSA460 Crime Scene Coordination for Public Safety Professionals 3 PSA470 Administrative Law for Public Safety Professionals 3 Emergency Management Focus Area Credits: 15 AJS/FSC147 Emergency Preparedness 3 AJS/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3 AJS/FSC149 Hazard Mitigation 3 + PSA439 Critical Incident Management for Public Safety Professionals 3 + PSA449 Strategic Hazard Mitigation 3			Credits: 38-49

Restricted Electives
Students must choose and complete all courses in the specialization below that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Specialization 1: Corrections (Closed to General Population) Credits: 41-43 + LET160 Correctional System Ethics and Professionalism 1 + LET162 Introduction to Inmate Management 3 + LET164 Correctional Information Systems 1 + LET166 Correction Officers Safety and Weapons Training 2 + LET168 Inmate Security Procedures I 2 + LET169 Inmate Security Procedures II 3 + LET170 Security, Custody and Control Procedures 2 + LET172 Conflict and Crisis Management 2 + LET176 Medical and Mental Health 2 + LET178 Physical Fitness and Self Defense Training 3 Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Basic Corrections (5698N) COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3 COM230 Small Group Communication 3 + LET167 Correctional Sergeant Leadership (2) OR MGT229 Management and Leadership I (3) 2-3 POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) OR POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) AND POS222 U.S. Constitution (2) 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) 3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Related Area Course Credits: 3-4 Select three to four (3-4) credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Cultural Responsiveness and Society: AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3 REL100 World Religions 3 SOC110 Drugs and Society 3 SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC245 Social Deviance 3 SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 3 Management and Leadership: + MGT230 Management and Leadership II 3 PAD+++++ Any PAD Public Administration Course 3 Psychology: + PSY266 Psychological Disorders 3 + PSY270 Personal and Social Adjustment 3 Spanish: SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4 + SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4 SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3 Specialization 2: Detention (Closed to General Population) Credits: 38-40 + LET130 Detention Officer Training 2 + LET132 Introduction to Correctional Law 3 + LET134 Special Needs Issues and Communication 2 + LET135 Problem Solving and Crisis Management 2 + LET136 Detention Security Procedures 2 + LET138 Detention Officer Emergency Procedures 1 + LET139 Detention Facility Training 2 + LET141 Detention Defensive Tactics 4 Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Basic Detention (5699N) COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3 COM230 Small Group Communication 3 MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3 POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) OR POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) AND POS222 U.S. Constitution (2) 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) 3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Related Area Course Credits: 2-4 Select two to four (2-4) credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Cultural Responsiveness and Society: AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3 REL100 World Religions 3 SOC110 Drugs and Society 3 SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC245 Social Deviance 3 SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 3 Management and Advanced Training in Detention: + LET144 Detention Officer Field Training 2 + LET148 Detention Officer Field Training Lab 3 + LET150 Firearms I 3 + LET151 Firearms II 2 LET155 General Instructor Certification 3 + LET201 Physical Fitness Instructor Certification 3 + LET225 Criminal Investigations Certification 6 + MGT230 Management and Leadership II 3 PAD+++++ Any PAD Public Administration Course 3 Psychology: + PSY266 Psychological Disorders 3 + PSY270 Personal and Social Adjustment 3 Spanish: SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4 + SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4 SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3 Specialization 3: Juvenile Corrections (Closed to General Population) Credits: 41 LET112 Introduction to Juvenile Corrections 2 LET113 Juvenile Corrections Procedures 2 LET114 Juvenile Corrections Officer Skills 3 LET115 Crisis Intervention in Juvenile Corrections 2 LET116 Adolescent Treatment Issues 3 LET117 Juvenile Corrections Supervision 3 LET118 Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections 3 LET120 Juvenile Corrections Housing Unit Operations 2 Note: Completion of the above courses fulfills the requirements of the CCL in Juvenile Corrections (5829N) CFS205 Human Development 3 CFS277 Adult-Adolescent Interaction 3 COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3 COM230 Small Group Communication 3 POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) OR POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) AND POS222 U.S. Constitution (2) 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) 3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Specialization 4: Administration of Justice Studies Credits: 39-40 AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 AJS200 Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) OR AJS/EMT/FSC258 Victimology and Crisis Management (3) 3 AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures 3 AJS225 Criminology 3 AJS230 The Police Function 3 AJS240 The Correction Function 3 AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law 3 Related Area Course Credits: 12-13 Select twelve to thirteen (12-13) credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. AJS113 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices 3 AJS119 Computer Applications in Justice Studies 3 AJS162 Domestic Violence 3 (Fulfills Victimology certificate requirement) AJS201 Rules of Evidence 3 (Fulfills Legal Studies certificate requirement) AJS205 Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice 3 (Fulfills Corrections, Law Enforcement and Legal Studies certificate requirement) AJS210 Constitutional Law 3 (Fulfills Legal Studies certificate requirement) AJS255 The Criminal Justice System Handling of the Mentally Ill 3 (Fulfills Corrections and Victimology certificate requirement) AJS270 Community Relations 3 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3 (Fulfills Corrections and Law Enforcement certificate requirement) AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar 1 AJS+++++ Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course not listed under Required Courses area (3) OR BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3 CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) 3 REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3 SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3 Specialization 5: Forensic Science - Crime Scene Credits: 37-39 AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 AJS210 Constitutional Law 3 AJS213 Evidence Technology/ Fingerprints 3 AJS214 Evidence Technology/Photography 3 AJS215 Criminalistics: Physical Evidence (3) OR AJS219 Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence (3) OR FOR105 Forensic Science: Physical Evidence (4) 3-4 AJS216 Criminalistics: Biological Evidence (3) OR FOR106 Forensic Science: Biological Evidence (4) 3-4 AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law 3 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3 AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar 1 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR AJS+++++ Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course not listed in the required courses area. (3) 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 Specialization 6: Forensic Science - Lab Science Credits: 48-55 AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3 AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar 1 AJS215 Criminalistics: Physical Evidence (3) OR AJS219 Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence (3) OR FOR105 Forensic Science: Physical Evidence (4) 3-4 AJS216 Criminalistics: Biological Evidence (3) OR FOR106 Forensic Science: Biological Evidence (4) 3-4 ASM275 Forensic Anthropology 4 + CHM151 General Chemistry I 3 + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 + CHM152 General Chemistry II 3 + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR + MAT188 Precalculus (4) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 3-8 + PHY111 General Physics I 4 + PHY112 General Physics II 4 Any course with the HU, C and G general education designations (3) OR Any course with the HU, C and H general education designations (3) 3 Specialization 7: Law Enforcement Training (Closed to General Population) Credits: 40 AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 AJS113 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices 3 AJS151 Firearms I 1 + AJS153 Firearms II/Handguns 1 AJS154 Firearms III/Long Weapons 1 AJS162 Domestic Violence 3 AJS201 Rules of Evidence 3 AJS205 Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice 3 AJS210 Constitutional Law 3 AJS215 Criminalistics: Physical Evidence 3 AJS230 The Police Function 3 AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law 3 AJS270 Community Relations 3 AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3 AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar 1 Specialization 8: Fire Science Selective Admissions Credits: 38-48 FSC101 Introduction to Fire Service Selection and Entry (4) OR Current employment as a firefighter as determined by the Program Director. (0) 0-4 + FSC102 Fire Department Operations 11 FSC105 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (3) OR Permission of Program Director (0) 0-3 FSC108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3) OR FSC110 Wildland Firefighter (3) 3 (FSC110 is recommended) FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3 FSC117 Fire Apparatus 3 FSC118 Fire Hydraulics 3 FSC119 Introduction Fire Service Ethics 3 FSC130 Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (1) OR Verification of CPAT completion (0) 0-1 FSC134 Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters (3) OR + FSC234 Fitness and Wellness for Firefighter Candidates (3) 3 (FSC234 is recommended for students who have already completed the Fire Academy equivalent of FSC102) + FSC174 Functions of Command 2 + FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3 FSC215 Customer Service in the Public Sector 3 Related Area Credits: 1-3 Select one to three (1-3) credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. FSC+++++ Any FSC Fire Science Technology course. 1-3 Recommend the following: FSC202 Supervisory Training for Firefighters 3 + FSC204 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy 3 + FSC282AC Service-Learning Experience in Fire Science 3 + FSC296WC Cooperative Education 3 Specialization 9: Fire Service Management Selective Admissions Credits: 32-38 + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing 3 FSC119 Introduction Fire Service Ethics 3 + FSC167 Fire Captain Academy 6 FSC202 Supervisory Training for Firefighters 3 + FSC204 Firefighting Tactics and Strategy 3 + FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3 + FSC214 Human Resource Management in Fire Service 3 + FSC220 Fire Officer 5 Related Area Course Credits: 3-9 Select three to nine (3-9) credits form the category below that best aligns academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. FSC+++++ Any FSC Fire Science Technology course. 3-9 Specialization 10: Public Administration Credits: 39 The below courses fulfill the requirements for the Certificate of Completion in Public Administration (5691) CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3 COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 + PAD107 Public Finance Administration 3 + PAD122 Public Sector Human Resources Management 3 PAD170 Public Sector Organizational Behavior 3 POS110 American National Government 3 Related Area Course Credits: 21 Select twenty-one (21) credits from the category below that best aligns with academic and professional goals. A student may choose no more than nine (9) credits within a discipline. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3 + ACC112 Accounting Principles II (3) OR + ACC230 Uses of Accounting Information I (3) 3 + ACC212 Managerial Accounting (3) OR + ACC240 Uses of Accounting Information II (3) 3 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 GBS151 Introduction to Business 3 GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3 + GBS233 Business Communication 3 MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3 MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3 POS221 Arizona Constitution 1 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC212 Gender and Society 3 CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems course(s) HCC+++++ Any HCC Health Core Curriculum course(s) HCR+++++ Any HCR Health Care Related course(s) LEO+++++ Any LEO Law Enforcement Operations course(s) LET+++++ Any LET Law Enforcement Technology course(s) PAD+++++ Any PAD Public Administration course(s) Specialization 11: Paramedicine Selective Admissions Credits: 45-51 BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 PME190 Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals (3) OR Permission of Program Director (0) 0-3 PME191 Introduction to Pharmacology for EMS Professionals (3) OR Permission of Program Director (0) 0-3 + PME201 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 + PME202 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 + PME203 Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 + PME204 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) in Paramedicine 0.5 + PME205 Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 + PME206 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) 1 + PME240 Pharmacology in Paramedicine 3 + PME245 Airway and Ventilatory Management in Paramedicine 3 + PME250 Comprehensive Patient Assessment in Paramedicine 1 + PME251 Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I 4 + PME252 Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine II 4 + PME253 Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine III 4 + PME254 Technical Operations in Paramedicine 2.5 + PME260 Trauma Patient Management in Paramedicine 2 + PME270 Immersive Total Patient Management Experience (ITPME) 2 + PME280 Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum 1 + PME281 Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Comprehensive (2) OR + PME281AA Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Phase I (1) AND + PME281AB Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Phase II (1) 2 + PME288 Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum 5 + PME289 Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing 2 Specialization 12: Public Safety, General Credits: 29-70 Choose 29-70 industry/job specific course credits from the list below. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. ACC+++++ Any ACC Accounting course(s) AJS+++++ Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course(s) CWE+++++ Any CWE Career Work Experience course(s) DPR+++++ Any DPR Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response course(s) ECN+++++ Any ECN Economics course(s) EMT+++++ Any EMT Emergency Medical Technology course(s) FOR+++++ Any FOR Forensic Science course(s) FSC+++++ Any FSC Fire Science Technology course(s) GBS+++++ Any GBS General Business course(s) HCC+++++ Any HCC Health Core Curriculum course(s) HCR+++++ Any HCR Health Care Related course(s) LAS+++++ Any LAS Paralegal Studies course(s) LEO+++++ Any LEO Law Enforcement Operations course(s) LET+++++ Any LET Law Enforcement Training course(s) MGT+++++ Any MGT Management course(s) PAD+++++ Any PAD Public Administration course(s) PAR+++++ Any PAR Paralegal course(s) PME+++++ Any PME Paramedicine course(s) POS+++++ Any POS Political Science course(s) PSA+++++ Any PSA Public Safety Administration course(s) PSY+++++ Any PSY Psychology course(s) SOC+++++ Any SOC Sociology course(s)			Credits: 32-55

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 12-39
A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SQ]/[SG] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 *FYC may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full.

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 0-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 0-6 May be met by MAT150, MAT151, MAT152 AND MAT182, MAT187, or MAT188 in Restricted Elective Courses.

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 3-6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 0-6 May be met by AJS101, AJS200, AJS225, AJS/EMT/FSC258, PSY101, or SOC101 in Restricted or General Elective Courses.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area 4 AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 0-8 May be met by BIO160, CHM151 and CHM151LL, PHY111, PHY112 in Restricted Elective Courses.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3 May be met by COM100, COM225, or COM230 in Restricted Elective Courses.

General Electives
	Credits: 0-38
Select courses 100-level or higher from the subjects below to complete a minimum of 120 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. ACC+++++ Any ACC Accounting course(s) AJS+++++ Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies course(s) CWE+++++ Any CWE Career Work Experience course(s) DPR+++++ Any DPR Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response course(s) ECN+++++ Any ECN Economics course(s) EMT+++++ Any EMT Emergency Medical Technology course(s) FOR+++++ Any FOR Forensic Science course(s) FSC+++++ Any FSC Fire Science Technology course(s) GBS+++++ Any GBS General Business course(s) HCC+++++ Any HCC Health Core Curriculum course(s) HCR+++++ Any HCR Health Care Related course(s) LAS+++++ Any LAS Paralegal Studies course(s) LET+++++ Any LET Law Enforcement Training course(s) MGT+++++ Any MGT Management course(s) PAD+++++ Any PAD Public Administration course(s) PAR+++++ Any PAR Paralegal course(s) PME+++++ Any PME Paramedicine course(s) POS+++++ Any POS Political Science course(s) PSA+++++ Any PSA Public Safety Administration course(s) PSY+++++ Any PSY Psychology course(s) SOC+++++ Any SOC Sociology course(s)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: August 23, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3-4
+ MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity with the U.S. [C] awareness area designation. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Subject Options			Credits:

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: