Legal and Public Safety Career Community
For those answering the call to protect and serve, our Legal and Public Safety programs are structured to give you a tactical edge. From the procedural expertise of Paralegal and GIS studies to specialized leadership in Emergency Management and Fire Service Administration, we provide the tactical and legal skills required to lead in the public sector.
Degrees & Certificates
Degree & Certificate programs provide a formal pathway for students pursuing a degree, certificate, letter of recognition, or seamless transfer to another college or university.
Emergency Management
- Emergency Management A.A.S.
- Emergency Management Certificate
- Emergency Management - Professional Development Letter of Recognition
Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Area of Concentration within Social Sciences A.A.
- Police Science A.A.S. & Maryland State Police Degree Program
Paralegal
Degrees & Certificates
Degree & Certificate programs provide a formal pathway for students pursuing a degree, certificate, letter of recognition, or seamless transfer to another college or university.
Public Safety
- Public Safety A.A.S.
- Emergency Management Area of Concentration within Public Safety A.A.S.
- Fire Service Administration Area of Concentration within Public Safety A.A.S.
- National Security and Intelligence Area of Concentration within Public Safety A.A.S.
Professional Development
Strength & Conditioning
Public Safety Career & College Fair
Tuesday, November 10 · 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Discover careers in public safety, emergency services, and community-driven fields.
Meet with actively recruiting employers, military branches, and educational partners
to kickstart your career in service.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEM&PS) at Frederick Community College is a premier hub for public safety education and professional preparedness. By connecting field experience with academic credentials, the Center provides accredited degrees and specialized training in emergency management, criminal justice, and national security.
MACEM&PS
Credit Conversion Program
Accelerated & Affordable College Credits
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEM&PS) Credit
Conversion Program at Frederick Community College (FCC) allows students and professionals
to turn free FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses into accredited college credits.
This program serves as a bridge for those seeking degrees in emergency management
or professional development for their current careers.
Career Resources
Academic Contacts
Dean
Dr. Mozell J. Person
[email protected]
240.629.7804
Assistant Dean
Jason Deater
[email protected]
301.846.2687
Academic Office Manager
Julie Hoyle
[email protected]
240.629.7930
Program Manager
Didi Culp
[email protected]
301.624.2853
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Experience Life on Campus
You have plenty of ways to discover your future at Frederick Community College, whether you prefer to visit in person or join us online. From large-scale Open Houses and personal, student-led campus tours to convenient virtual information sessions, we make it easy to explore our community from wherever you are. Connect with us today and see firsthand all the opportunities waiting for you!
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