Public Safety Administration – Law Enforcement Services Track
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
Studying public safety administration with a focus on law enforcement at Forsyth Tech provides students with a comprehensive program that prepares them for a career in policing and related fields. With experienced instructors and relevant coursework, students gain knowledge in areas such as criminal justice, constitutional law, community policing, and evidence handling. Practical training and internships offer hands-on experience, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to serve and protect their communities in law enforcement roles.
Outcomes
- Leadership
- Ethics
- Policy
- Investigations
- Crisis Management
- Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Community Engagement
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
CJC 111: Intro to Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
CJC 240: Law Enfor Mgt. & Supervis
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
FIP 152: Fire Protection Law
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 151: Intro to Public Admin
Credit Hours: 3
CJC 170: Critical Incident Mgmt Pub Saf
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)
U G RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 150: Incident Management
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 254: Grant Writing
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 110: Introduction to Business
Credit Hours: 3
CJC 121: Law Enforcement Operations
RCredit Hours: 3
FIP 240: Fire Service Supervision
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
EPT 124: EM Services Law & Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
HUM 115: Critical Thinking
RCredit Hours: 3
PAD 251: Public Finance & Budgeting
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 252: Public Policy Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
CJC 225: Crisis Intervention
RCredit Hours: 3
CJC 232: Civil Liability
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 256: Munic Public Relations
Credit Hours: 3
POL 130: State & Local Government
ACredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Services
- Homeland Security
- Public Safety Leadership
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Forsyth Tech’s Northwest campus is located at:
3111 Big Oaks Dr,
King, NC 27021