Wake Tech is closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Prospective students can still apply online, and current and new students can register for Summer and Fall classes. The college will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday.
The 911 Telecommunicator Services AAS concentration prepares students and those currently working in emergency communications centers or other public safety organizations to be future leaders in 911 communication centers. A 911 telecommunicator, sworn officer in a public safety organization, firefighter or EMT can receive up to nine credit hours toward a degree.
The Corrections/Detention Services concentration prepares students, as well as practitioners in corrections or detention, to be future leaders in jails, prisons and community corrections centers. Sworn corrections and detention officers can receive up to nine semester credit hours toward a degree.
The Emergency and Fire Management Services AAS concentration prepares students and individuals currently working in fire services and Emergency Medical Services to be leaders in those agencies. Firefighters and EMTs can receive up to 12 semester credit hours toward a degree.
The Law Enforcement Services AAS concentration provides leadership skills and knowledge to students and individuals working in law enforcement, juvenile justice or probation and parole who aspire to be leaders in their agencies. Sworn police officers can receive up to 12 semester credit hours toward a degree.
The Public Safety Administration AAS Degree provides students and practitioners the technical, managerial and administrative knowledge and skills needed to enter or advance in various public safety and government organizations.
Public Safety in the 21st century requires a holistic approach. Effective leadership and collaboration between public safety disciplines is essential to meet the complex challenges facing society today. The Leadership Certificate provides students with a solutions-centered approach to public safety.