Law & Public Safety

The Criminal Justice program at BCTC prepares students for entry level work in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, court systems, loss safety and prevention, and other related occupations. The Criminal Justice vocations evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to employment positions that require complex knowledge and skills. Criminal Justice Program Curriculum provides the student with a foundation of theory, principles, and techniques employed by the criminal justice agencies. Graduates who complete an AAS Criminal Justice Degree may seek job opportunities on the federal, state, county, municipal levels of government, and private sectors of the criminal justice field. 

If you are interested in a career in the fire service, the Fire Science Technology program will prepare you for the challenges facing today’s emergency responders. In the program you will learn skills related to fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, and leadership. This program is beneficial whether you are seeking a career in emergency services (Fire, Rescue, EMS or Emergency Management) or if you are already involved in providing fire, rescue or EMS services in your community. Students may enter the program with or without experience in emergency services. 

The degree, certificate, and diploma programs that are offered can help you in obtaining employment in various emergency service fields, or if you are already a firefighter, help you get that promotion you have been waiting for. Classes are offered through State Fire/Rescue Training and may be offered in various formats such as: Web courses, hybrid courses, and traditional classroom offerings. For more information regarding this program, contact your local State Fire/Rescue Training Area Office. The AAS Fire Science Technology will offer students additional built-in options for: Fire Chief Diploma, Academic Certificates, and a Fire/Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) track that will allow students the option of applying credit toward certain bachelor programs at the university level.