Public Safety Pathway
Step into the world of public safety and leave routine workdays behind. This exciting field offers fresh challenges daily and keeps you engaged with its unpredictable nature. If you're someone who stays calm under pressure, connects easily with different people, and genuinely wants to make your community better, this career path might be perfect for you.
Broward College's Institute of Public Safety (IPS), established in 1972, has spent 50 years shaping South Florida's public servants. Certified as a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) Training Center, IPS offers basic and continuing education for criminal justice officers, as well as associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Crime Scene Technology. Its state-of-the-art facility combines online and hands-on instruction with expert-led training for a cutting-edge workforce education experience.
While it's not for everyone, those who find their calling here enjoy excellent job security, growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and generous benefits. Most rewarding of all? The satisfaction of knowing your work truly makes a difference in people's lives.
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The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed to provide students with the academic and professional skills necessary to succeed in a bachelor’s degree program as well as in their careers. Broward College’s A.A. degree prepares students to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, define and analyze real-world problems, and apply information and technology to develop innovative solutions in a dynamic global economy and community. Students who complete the A.A. degree at Broward College are guaranteed to transfer as a junior to a Florida public university or to continue in a bachelor’s degree at Broward College.
Students pursuing the A.A. degree should consult their advisor about their transfer goals and use transfer advising plans that can be helpful in meeting the admission requirements for transfer institutions.
Below are some popular subject areas to consider:
- Criminal Justice
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Pre-Law
Associate in Arts General Education & Graduation Requirements
Archived Catalogs and General Education Requirements
See an Advisor to make the appropriate course selections.