Community Services and Public Safety - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) (90 credits)

CIP Code

44.0000

Plan Code: HSTCSAPT

General Education Requirements

5 credits from ENGL& 101

5 credits from the Quantitative Distribution 

5 credits from Natural Sciences

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Coursework (90 Credits)

Quarter 1

CSPS 101	Careers and Professional Pathways in Public Safety and Community Services	5
CSPS 103	Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, and Crisis Management	5
ENGL& 101	English Composition I	5

Quarter 2

CSPS 102	Written Communication in Public Safety and Community Services	5
CSPS 106	Ethics, Judgement and Critical Thinking	5
SOC& 101	Introduction to Sociology	5

Quarter 3

CSPS 104	Work-Based Learning Seminar I	3
CSPS 105	Computer Applications and Technology in Community Services and Public Safety	5
CSPS 110	Introduction to Social Work and Mental and Behavioral Health	4
PSYC& 100	General Psychology	5

Quarter 4

CSPS 201	Cultural Dynamics: Exploring Identity through Race, Gender, Class and Society	5
CSPS 202	Effective Oral Communication and Interviewing	5
MATH& 146	Statistics	5

Any 100-level MATH can substitute for MATH&146

Quarter 5

CSPS 203

Introduction to Relevant State and Local Laws

5

CMST	Any 100-Level CMST or CMST& from Humanities Distribution	5
ELECTIVE	Choose ONE elective specialization course below	5

Quarter 6

CSPS 204	Work-Based Learning Seminar II	3
CSPS 205	Family and Aging	5

GENED

Natural Science

5

Elective Courses (5 credits Required)

Choose 1 course

CSPS 120	Social Services Leadership, Public Policy, and Social Justice	5
CSPS 121	Law Enforcement Career Preparation	5
CSPS 122	Corrections Career Preparation	5
CSPS 123	Juvenile Justice, Intervention, and Diversion Program Strategies	5

Total Credit Hours: 90