MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5891N
Effective Term: 2020 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 10
CIP Code: 44.0401

Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
33-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
33-3051.03 Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
33-1021.00 First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
33-1021.01 Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
33-1021.02 Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Public Safety Leadership program is designed to provide law enforcement persons with the training needed for transition into leadership positions in public safety. Topics covered in the courses include foundational characteristics of great leaders, teams, and organizations. Includes an overview of adult human development, organizational culture, and characteristics of effective teams and their application to the field of public safety. Also covers identification and evaluation of personal leadership style and levels, as well as challenges to effective leadership and team building in public safety. Formal staff study will be completed as part of this program.

Required Courses

COV110 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 2
+ COV112 Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results 2
LET173 Introduction to Leadership in Public Safety 2
+ LET174 Organizational Culture and Leadership 3
+ LET175 Public Safety Leadership Capstone 1

Credits: 10

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the foundational principles of Seven Habits of Highly Successful People and the characteristics of great leaders, great teams, and great organizations. (COV110, COV112) 2. Apply strategies for promoting health and wellness. (LET173) 3. Model professional identity, presence, and behavior appropriate to the field of public safety. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 4. Demonstrate effective management of the operations and resources of public safety organizations within varied situations and environments. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 5. Seek opportunities for continuing professional development and mentorship that advance the mission and vision of the organization. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 6. Create an environment that supports diversity of perspectives and engagement in constructive criticism. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 7. Use empathy to create and maintain productive workplace relationships and team environments. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 8. Engage in self-reflection to inform decision making. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 9. Apply effective oral and written communication strategies for diverse audiences and situations. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 10. Apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies for a variety of situations. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 11. Apply motivation theories and practices to improve individual, team, and organizational performance. (LET173, LET174, LET175) 12. Use a process to develop clear, concise, factual, and defensible documents. (LET173, LET175) 13. Demonstrate the qualities of ethical leadership. (LET174, LET175) 14. Explain organizational culture and its application to the field of public safety and related governmental agencies. (LET174, LET175) 15. Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in leading people, situations, and organizations. (LET174, LET175) 16. Demonstrate a systems-thinking approach to decision making in a complex organizational structure. (LET174, LET175) 17. Apply risk management strategies to mitigate liabilities. (LET174, LET175)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 5, 2020

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.