Public Safety A.A.S. prepares students to work in government agencies, private industry, and community organizations and non-profits evaluating policy, managing threats, and ensuring continuity of operations during significant disruptions. Students may study generally or choose to concentrate in national security & intelligence, fire service, or emergency management. Courses formats include low and no cost textbooks, day, evening and online class meeting times.
Students also have the option to focus on a specific discipline within the Public Safety A.A.S. by selecting either Emergency Management, Fire Service Administration, or National Security & Intelligence as their Area of Concentration.
Students should meet with an advisor or Public Safety Program Manager to develop a plan appropriate for their transfer or career interests.
*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.
Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through
Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.