Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Emergency Medical Services Professionals

The EMS program includes knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies under the supervision and direction of a physician. Graduates can expect career opportunities predominantly with transfer and emergency ambulance services. Students completing course work in this program are eligible to take National Registry exams.

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Fire Science Technology

The Basic Structural Firefighter certificate is for students wanting to pursue entry level opportunities as fire fighters. Interested students should contact fire science technology faculty for information regarding application and admission to the program. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science Technology is designed to enhance firefighters’ knowledge base and help students obtain advancement opportunities in the fire service field.

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Paralegal Studies

Exciting and fulfilling careers can be found in both the public and private sectors of legal practice for graduates holding paralegal degrees and certificates. Paralegals are trained to assist attorneys in such legal services as drafting legal documents, conducting legal research and factual investigations, and interviewing clients and witnesses. Paralegals must work under the direct supervision of a lawyer. The program offers a faculty of experienced paralegal professionals and attorneys, and an extensive law library with Westlaw Computer Assisted Legal Research available on campus.

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Public Safety

Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students for work as emergency room technicians and/or ambulance attendants. The Law Enforcement Officer program prepares students to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Education Exam.

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