Public Safety
Serve Your Community
Program Options
CCC offers pathways designed for students who are ready to step directly into public safety careers. Whether you are pursuing a degree, a professional certification, or academy training, these programs are built around real-world practice and workforce readiness.
- Administration of Justice – Associate of Applied Science
- Basic Detention Academy – Certificate
- High Country Training Academy Basic Training
What Can I Do With this?
Public safety careers offer stable employment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in your community every day. Career paths students pursue include:
- Entry Level Law Enforcement
- Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
- Police Officers, State Troopers, and Sheriffs
- Detectives and Investigators
- Correction Officers
- Security Officers
- Federal Agents
What Will I Learn?
CCC’s public safety programs combine foundational knowledge with practical training to prepare you for the realities of working in law enforcement, corrections, and emergency response. Coursework and training may cover:
- Emergency prevention and response
- Public and environmental safety
- Hazard anticipation and mitigation
- Foundational criminal justice knowledge and legal principles
Program at a glance
- Length of Program
- Associate of Science (AS) Transfer Degree
- AGEC-S Certificate
- Individual AGEC courses
- Course Delivery:
- In-person and Online Classes
- Course Schedule:
- Day and Evening Classes Available
- Transferrability:
- All Courses transfer to NAU, ASU, and U of A as AGEC credit.
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Military/Veteran Benefits Available
- Location:
- Lone Tree Cmapus
- Page Campus
- Online
Workforce Degrees & Transfer options
The Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science is a workforce degree designed to move students directly into careers in public safety. Transfer options for this degree and its included courses are extremely limited.
If transfer to a four-year university is part of your long-term plan, please speak with an academic advisor before enrolling to make sure your pathway aligns with your goals.
Please meet with an Advisor to discuss options.
Career Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to complete a public safety program at CCC?
It depends on the pathway you choose. The Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science is a two-year workforce degree, while certificate and academy programs may be completed in a shorter timeframe. An academic advisor can help you map out a schedule that fits your goals and timeline.
- Do I need prior experience in law enforcement to enroll?
No prior experience is required to begin most public safety coursework at CCC. Programs are designed to build your knowledge and skills from the ground up. However, some pathways, such as academy training, may have specific eligibility requirements. Contact an advisor or program coordinator to confirm requirements before enrolling.
- Is the Administration of Justice degree designed for transfer?
No. The Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science is a workforce degree, meaning it is built to move you directly into a career in public safety rather than toward a four-year university. Transfer options for this degree and its included courses are extremely limited. If transfer is part of your long-term plan, please speak with an academic advisor before enrolling.
Meet your Faculty:
Next Steps:
- Apply for free
- Find ways to pay for college
- Meet with your Advisor
- Enroll in classes
