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 101Careers and Professional Pathways in Public Safety and Community Services

5

CSPS 103Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, and Crisis Management

5

ENGL& 101English Composition I

5

Quarter 2

CSPS 102Written Communication in Public Safety and Community Services

5

CSPS 106Ethics, Judgement and Critical Thinking

5

SOC& 101Introduction to Sociology

5

Quarter 3

CSPS 104Work-Based Learning Seminar I

3

CSPS 105Computer Applications and Technology in Community Services and Public Safety

5

CSPS 110Introduction to Social Work and Mental and Behavioral Health

4

PSYC& 100General Psychology

5

Quarter 4

CSPS 201Cultural Dynamics: Exploring Identity through Race, Gender, Class and Society

5

CSPS 202Effective Oral Communication and Interviewing

5

MATH& 146Statistics

5

Any 100-level MATH can substitute for MATH&146

Quarter 5

CSPS 203Introduction 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 204Work-Based Learning Seminar II

3

CSPS 205Family and Aging

5

GENED Natural Science 5

Elective Courses (5 credits Required)

Choose 1 course
CSPS 120Social Services Leadership, Public Policy, and Social Justice

5

CSPS 121Law Enforcement Career Preparation

5

CSPS 122Corrections Career Preparation

5

CSPS 123Juvenile Justice, Intervention, and Diversion Program Strategies

5

Total Credit Hours: 90