Whether you want to fight fires or uphold the law, the experience you'll gain from our highly trained and experienced instructors will better prepare you for what's next. Our Public Safety and Administration programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge they need to thrive in the courtroom, government, corporations, and a variety of other institutional bodies.

If you’ve already established a career as a firefighter or peace officer, South Texas College will provide credit towards a degree for your experience in the field. Because your community matters and the expertise behind those tasked with protecting it does too.

Programs in Public Safety & Administration

Fire Science Fire Science 

The Fire Science program prepares students for careers in Firefighting. With our Associate of Applied Science and Certificate programs, students can explore obtaining positions such as firefighter, fire investigator, fire inspector, wildland firefighter, fire safety specialist, and fire officer.

Fire Science Program Fire Academy

Award Types: Occupational Skills Award Certificate Associate
Delivery: In-Person

Law Enforcement Law Enforcement 

The Law Enforcement Program prepares students for careers in law enforcement. With our Associate of Applied Science and Certificate programs, students can explore obtaining positions such as police officer, deputy sheriff, deputy constable, criminal investigator, arson investigator, or DPS trooper.

Law Enforcement Program Police Academy Corrections Academy

Award Types: Occupational Skills Award Certificate Associate
Delivery: In-Person

Public Administration Public Administration 

The Public Administration program prepares students for careers in the public and non-profit sector. With our Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree programs, students can explore obtaining positions such as municipal/county clerk, or human and social services manager.

Award Types: Certificate Associate
Delivery: In-Person

Are you a Public Safety Professional?

South Texas College offers credit for the training and experience you already have, giving you a headstart toward a degree!

Educational Pathways for:

Firefighters

State & Federal Employees

TCOLE or FLETC Training Courses

Training for local, county, state and federal professionals in law enforcement, public safety, fire science and homeland security.

Public Safety Training

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