Public Safety
Protect and serve your community with Public Safety programs at COM. Whether you're pursuing a career in criminal justice, fire science, or emergency medical services, our hands-on training, expert instructors, and real-world scenarios prepare you for fast-paced, high-impact roles that make a difference.
The Programs
Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts
- AA
Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science
- AAS
Criminal Justice
Basic Peace Officer Academy
- Certificate
Emergency Medical Services
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Certificate
Emergency Medical Services
Paramedic
- Certificate
Fire Technology
- AAS
Certificate Certificate
Short programs that prepare you for a specific job right away.
Associate of Applied Science AAS
Two-year degree that gets you ready to start working right away.
Associate of Arts AA
Two-year degree that prepares you to transfer to a university.
Common Careers in Public Safety
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Paramedic*
- Firefighter
- Fire Inspector or Investigator
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Police Detective*
- Correctional Officer
- Security Specialist
- Criminal Justice Technician
- 911 Dispatcher
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Public Safety Trainer or Instructor
- Forensic or Crime Scene Technician*
- Homeland Security Specialist
*Additional certification or education may be required.
Other Areas of Study
Questions? We're here to help.
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