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Course Descriptions:
• Public Safety
• Emergency Mgmt
• Fire Science
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Public Safety
OWC offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice Technology and vocational credit certificate programs in Corrections and Law Enforcement. Students may complete a vocational certificate while working on the A.A.S. degree requirements. The A.A.S. and certificate programs provide students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market.
The OWC Law Enforcement and Corrections Basic Recruit Academy programs require a separate application and entry requirements. Click for an information packet on the Academy programs. The OWC Basic Recruit Academies prepare students for state certification that qualifies graduates for county, city or state jobs throughout Florida. Certification also transfers to other states and training qualifies for future credit toward dual certification. OWC is a Florida Department of Law Enforcement certified program and the region’s designated Criminal Justice Training Center. Basic Recruit Academies are offered in a night and weekend class format.
Download the Emergency Administration & Management (EAM) Flyer
Students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field should earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree and speak to an OWC advisor to plan an appropriate program of study.
For more information, contact the OWC Public Safety Department at (850) 729-5378 or
e-mail public_safety@owc.edu.