GTCC Public Service Career Paths

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Table of What's Inside Contents Basic Law Enforcement Training............2 Criminal Justice Corrections Track.................................3 Homeland Security Track.....................4 Law Enforcement Track.......................5 Cyber Crime Technology........................6 Early Childhood Education.....................7 Emergency Management.......................8 Emergency Medical Science...................9 EMS Bridging Program........................10 Fire Protection Technology...................11 Human Services Technology................12 Mental Health Option........................13 Substance Abuse...............................14 Occupational Technology, General.......15


Public service Career Paths

There are many paths to success at GTCC. One of those paths is through programs and careers dedicated to public service. Police officers, teachers, firefighters, counselors, and paramedic all share one common goal - they want to make a difference. Whether it is through saving a person's life that has been in a car accident, helping a child learn their ABC's or helping an individual overcome an addiction, GTCC can help you get started in a career where you can help others and serve your community. GTCC offers over 10 programs of study that relate to public service careers. GTCC can provide you with hands-on training in crisis management, early childhood education, substance abuse, and basic law enforcement. If you love helping others, teaching, or serving and protecting your community, a career in public service is for you.

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B.L.E.T.

Basic Law Enforcement Training Closed Enrollment Program This is a closed enrollment program. Applicants must be sponsored by a law enforcement agency or employed by a law enforcement agency. The application process for this program goes through the Criminal Justice Department. Please contact the BLET Coordinator at extension 50058 for more information. Special Entrance Requirements All students entering the Basic Law Enforcement Training program must meet the special requirements as indicated by the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards and the N.C. Sheriff’s Standards Divisions of the N.C. Department of Justice. Students may not be convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor offenses as defined by the Commission. They cannot be convicted of any offense of moral turpitude. Examples of moral turpitude are, but not limited to: rape, any sexual offense, indecent liberties, use, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances, or any offense which addresses public morality.

To be employed in this field, it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen.

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, municipal governments, or with private enterprise. This program utilizes State-commissionmandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are not limited to, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcoholic beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.

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Program Requirements: CJC 100 Basic Law Enforcement Training

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Total credit hours required for certificate: 19. This curriculum is subject to change.


Criminal Justice Corrections track

Fall Semester I ENG 111 CJC 111 CJC 112 CJC 113 CJC 131

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Writing and Inquiry Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Juvenile Justice Criminal Law

Spring Semester I CJC 132 Courts and Evidence CJC 141 Corrections – – Criminal Justice Elective1 – – Second English/Communications Elective2 – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective3

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Summer Semester I CJC 120 Interviews/Interrogations CJC 213 Substance Abuse CJC 225 Crisis Intervention

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Fall Semester II CJC 221 CJC 231 CJC 233 – –

Investigative Principles Constitutional Law Correctional Law Natural Sciences/Math. Elective4

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Spring Semester II CJC 212 Ethics and Community Relations CJC 214 Victimology CJC 223 Organized Crime – – Criminal Justice Elective1 – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5

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Total credit hours required for degree: 65-67 1Criminal Justice Technical Electives

Choose 2 courses from: CJC 114 CJC 122 CJC 121 CJC 161

CJC 162 CJC 163

CJC 211

ENG 114

COM 120

PSY 150

SOC 210

4Natural Science/Mathematics Electives

BIO 110 CHM 131 MAT 110 5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115 HUM 211

MAT 143 REL 110

All students interested in a career in criminal justice, in a part-time or full-time capacity, must meet the special requirements as indicated on the curriculum brochure by the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards and the N.C. Sheriff’s Standards Divisions of the N.C. Department of Justice. Students may not be convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanors. They cannot be convicted of any offense of moral turpitude. Examples of moral turpitude are, but are not limited to: rape, any sexual offense, indecent liberties, use, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances, or any offense which addresses public morality.

Note: Courses in this program may transfer to a 4-year institution. See your advisor for details.

COM 231

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

POL 120

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer and retail loss prevention officer.

To be employed in this field, it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen.

2Second English/Communications Electives

ENG 112

This curriculum is designed to provide practical knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.

PHY 110

A certificate in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Foundations are also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

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Criminal Justice

Homeland Security Track The Homeland Security Track is designed for those who desire to work in more generalized areas of national security such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This curriculum is designed to provide practical knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer and retail loss prevention officer. All students interested in a career in criminal justice, in a part-time or full-time capacity, must meet the special requirements as indicated on the curriculum brochure by the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards and the N.C. Sheriff’s Standards Divisions of the N.C. Department of Justice. Students may not be convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanors. They cannot be convicted of any offense of moral turpitude. Examples of moral turpitude are, but are not limited to: rape, any sexual offense, indecent liberties, use, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances, or any offense which addresses public morality. To be employed in this field, it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen. Note: Courses in this program may transfer to a 4-year institution. See your advisor for details. A certificate in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Foundations are also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

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Fall Semester I ENG 111 CJC 111 CJC 112 CJC 113 CJC 131

Writing & Inquiry Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Juvenile Justice Criminal Law

Spring Semester I CJC 132 CJC 161 – – – – – –

Courts and Evidence ______ Introduction to Homeland Security ______ Criminal Justice Elective1 ______ Second English/Communications Elective2 ______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective3 ______

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Summer Semester I CJC 120 Interviews/Interrogations CJC 213 Substance Abuse – – Criminal Justice Elective1

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Fall Semester II CJC 162 CJC 221 CJC 231 – –

Intelligence Analysis & Sec Mgmt Investigative Principles Constitutional Law Natural Sciences/Math. Elective4

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Spring Semester II CJC 121 CJC 163 CJC 212 CJC 222 – –

Law Enforcement Operations Transportation and Border Security Ethics and Community Relations Criminalistics Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5

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Total credit hours required for degree: 65-67 1Criminal

Justice Technical Electives Choose 2 courses from: CJC 114 CJC 122 CJC 141 CJC 211 CJC 214 CJC 215 CJC 223 CJC 225 CJC 232 CJC 233

4Natural

2Second

English Electives ENG 112 ENG 114 COM 120 COM 231

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210

Science/Mathematics Electives BIO 110 CHM 131 MAT 110 MAT 143 PHY 110

5Humanities/Fine

Arts Electives HUM 110 HUM 115 HUM 211 REL 110


Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Track Fall Semester I

ENG 111 CJC 111 CJC 112 CJC 113 CJC 131 Spring Semester I CJC 122 CJC 132 CJC 141 – – – – Summer Semester I CJC 120 CJC 213 – – Fall Semester II CJC 221 CJC 231 – – – – Spring Semester II CJC 121 CJC 212 CJC 214 CJC 222 – –

Writing and Inquiry Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Juvenile Justice Criminal Law

Community Policing ______ Courts and Evidence ______ Corrections ______ Second English/Communications Elective2 ______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective3 ______ Interviews/interrogations ______ Substance Abuse ______ Criminal Justice Elective1 ______ Investigative Principles ______ Constitutional Law ______ Criminal Justice Elective1 ______ Natural Sciences/Math Elective4 ______ Law Enforcement Operations ______ Ethics and Community Relations ______ Victimology ______ Criminalistics ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 65-67 1Criminal Justice Technical Electives

Choose 2 courses from: CJC 114 CJC 162 CJC 211 CJC 223 CJC 161 CJC 163 CJC 215

2Second English/Communications Electives

ENG 112

ENG 114 COM 120

COM 231

3Social/Behavioral Science Electives

POL 120

PSY 150

SOC 210

BIO 110 CHM 131 PHY 110

MAT 110

5Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 115

HUM 211

This curriculum is designed for those who desire to work as law enforcement professionals or within a law enforcement organization. Study will focus on local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer and retail loss prevention officer. All students entering the Criminal Justice Technology curriculum should meet the special requirements as indicated by the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards and the N.C. Sheriff’s Standards Divisions of the N.C. Department of Justice. Students may not be convicted of any felony or specific misdemeanors or any offense of moral turpitude. Examples of moral turpitude are, but are not limited to: rape, any sexual offense, indecent liberties, use, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances, or any offense which addresses public morality. To be employed in this field, it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen. Note: Courses in this program may transfer to a 4-year institution. See your advisor for details.

4Natural Science/Mathematics Electives

HUM 110

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

MAT 143

REL 110

A certificate in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Foundations are also available. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

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Cyber crime technology This curriculum will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence and aid in the prosecution of cyber criminals.

Fall Semester I CCT 110 ENG 111 NET 110 NOS 110 CIS 110

Introduction to Cyber Crime ______ Writing and Inquiry ______ Networking Concepts ______ Operating Systems Concepts ______ Introduction to Computers ______

Course work in this curriculum will include a division of work in the disciplines of criminal justice and computer information systems. Additionally, students will be required to take specific cybercrime classes.

Spring Semester I CCT 121 CCT 285 NOS 120 CTS 120 SEC 110

Computer Crimes Investigation Trends in Cyber Crime Linux/UNIX Single User Hardware/Software Support Security Concepts

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Ethics and High Technology Data Recovery Techniques Social/Behavioral Science

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Technology Crimes and Law Network Vulnerabilities Constitutional Law Professional Research & Writing Natural Sciences/Mathematics

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Court Procedure & Evidence Network Vulnerabilities II Capstone Project Introduction to Communication Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

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Graduates should qualify to become computer crime investigators for local or state criminal justice agencies. Also these graduates should be competent to serve as computer security specialists or consultants with private business.

Summer Semester I CCT 112 CCT 240 – – Fall Semester II CCT 231 CCT 250 CJC 231 ENG 114 – – Spring Semester II CJC 132 CCT 251 CCT 289 COM 110 – –

Total credit hours required for degree: 70-72

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Early Childhood Education Fall Semester I EDU 119 EDU 144 EDU 146 EDU 151 ENG 111

Intro to Early Childhood Education Child Development I Child Guidance Creative Activities Writing and Inquiry

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Spring Semester I EDU 131 Children, Family and Community EDU 145 Child Development II EDU 153 Health, Safety and Nutrition EDU 214 Early Childhood Intermediate Pract COM 110 Introduction to Communication – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective

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Summer Semester I – – EDU Elective1 EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities EDU 271 Educational Technology

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Fall Semester II EDU 251 EDU 251A EDU 259 EDU 280 EDU 280A EDU 284

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Exploration Activities Exploration Activities Lab Curriculum Planning Literacy Experiences Literacy Experiences Lab Early Child Capstone Prac

Spring Semester II EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos WBL 131 Work-Based Learning III WBL 135 Work-Based Learning Seminar III WBL 211 Work-Based Learning IV WBL 215 Work-Based Learning IV MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Total credit hours required for degree: 72 1Early Childhood Summer Electives Choose 1 course from: EDU 154 EDU 157 EDU 235 EDU 261 EDU 262

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The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school age programs. A diploma and several certificates in Early Childhood Education are also available within the program of study. See the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

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Emergency Management

The Emergency Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire marshal offices, industrial firms, educational institutions, emergency management offices, and other government agencies. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions. A certificate in Emergency Management is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

Fall Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ – – Communication Elective2 ______ EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster ______ EPT 140 Emergency Management ______ FIP 156 Computers for the Fire Services7 ______ Spring Semester I EPT 130 Mitigation and Preparedness ______ EPT 260 Business Continuity ______ – – Mathematics Elective3 ______ – – Second English Elective4 ______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Elective5 ______ Summer Semester I FIP 228 Local Govt. Finance ______ FIP 152 Fire Protection Law or ______ EPT 124 EM Services Law and Ethics ______ EPT 150 Incident Management ______ – – Emergency Management (EPT) Elective1 ______ Fall Semester II EPT 210 Response & Recovery ______ EPT 220 Terrorism and Emerg. Mgt. ______ EPT 225 Hazard Analysis & Risk Mgmt. ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective6 ______ Spring Semester II EPT 230 Emergency Planning ______ EPT 275 Emergency OPS Cent. Mgt. ______ FIP 176 Haz Mat Operations ______ FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 66 1Emergency Management (EPT) Electives

Choose 1 course from: CJC 121 CJC 121 EPT 280 FIP 120 FIP 164 FIP 256

2Communications Electives

COM 120 COM 231

3Mathematics Electives

MAT 143

MAT 171

4Second English Electives

ENG 112 ENG 114

5Social/Behavioral Science Electives

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POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210

6Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110 HUM 115 PHI 240

7Students who already have credit

for CIS 110 may substitute it for FIP 156. Students intending on pursuing a higher degree than the AAS should take CIS 110.


Emergency Medical science Fall Semester I ACA 118 College Success Skills ______ EMS 110 EMT ______ – – Medical Terminology Elective1 ______ MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy ______ Spring Semester I BIO 163 Basic Anatomy and Physiology* ______ EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I ______ EMS 130 Pharmacology ______ EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management ______ EMS 160 Cardiology I ______ ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ______ Summer Semester EMS 220 Cardiology II ______ EMS 221 Clinical Practicum II ______ EMS 260 Advanced Trauma Emergencies ______ Fall Semester II EMS 231 Clinical Practicum III ______ EMS 240 Patients with Special Challenges ______ EMS 250 Advanced Medical Emergencies ______ PSY 150 General Psychology ______ EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies ______ Spring Semester II EMS 150 Emergency Vehicles & EMS Communication ______ EMS 241 Clinical Practicum IV ______ EMS 285 EMS Capstone ______ – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______ – – Second English Elective2 ______ Total credit hours required for degree: 68-75 1Medical Terminology Elective

MED 120 OR OST 141 and OST 142 (Choosing OST 141 requires OST 142 to be taken in the following semester)

2Second English Elective

ENG 112

ENG 114

*BIO 165 and BIO 166 are acceptable electives. If the student chooses the two-semester course block the first semester must be completed successfully (final grade of “C” or better) by the end of the second semester to continue.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants wishing to enter the EMS program must take the placement exams offered by GTCC for reading, writing, and pre-algebra or document acceptable substitution credit. See the GTCC Catalog for more information. Limited Enrollment Program: Contact the Enrollment Services Office for Program admission requirements and Program application deadlines.

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepare graduates to enter the workforce. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience through classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies. Graduates of this program should be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, and industrial, educational, and governmental agencies. This limited enrollment program is designed to be completed in as little as five full-time semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, spring). The average commitment throughout the program is five days a week, including off-site clinical assignments. Students enrolled in the EMS program must earn a final grade of “C” or higher in all courses with an “EMS” or “BIO” prefix in order to continue. Students are eligible to sit for the NC EMT exam after successful completion of the first semester and eligible to sit for the NC Paramedic exam at the completion of the course of study.

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Emergency Medical science Bridging Program

The Emergency Medical Science Bridging program is designed to allow a currently certified, non-degreed EMT-Paramedic to earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science by completing the EMS Capstone course and the Pharmacology for EMS course, in addition to the Anatomy and Physiology course requirement and general education requirements for the degree. The prerequisites for admission to the EMS Bridging program include the following certifications: • EMT Paramedic Certification; • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification*; • Basic Trauma Life Support Certification*; • Pediatric Advanced Life Support*; • 4000 patient contact hours at the Paramedic level*. *Within one year of application These certifications provide 42 semester hours of advanced placement for students who are accepted into the program and meet the GTCC residency requirements.

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Fall Semester I BIO 163 EMS 130 ENG 111 – – MAT 110 Spring Semester I EMS 150 EMS 285 PSY 150 – – – –

Basic Anatomy and Physiology* Pharmacology for EMS Writing and Inquiry Medical Terminology Elective1 Math Measurement & Literacy

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Emergency Vehicles & EMS Communication EMS Capstone General Psychology Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Second English Elective2

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Total credit hours required for degree: 30-34 1Medical Terminology Elective

MED 120 OR OST 141 and OST 142 (Choosing OST 141 requires OST 142 to be taken in the following semester)

2Second English Elective

ENG 112

ENG 114

*BIO 165 and BIO 166 are acceptable electives. If the student chooses the two-semester course block, the first semester must be completed successfully (final grade of “C” or better) by the end of the second semester to continue.


Fire Protection Fall Semester I ENG 111 – – FIP 120 FIP 132 FIP 156 Spring Semester I FIP 124 – – – – – – Summer Semester I FIP 136 FIP 152 FIP 164 FIP 228 Fall Semester II FIP 128 FIP 146 FIP 230 – – Spring Semester II FIP 229 FIP 220 FIP 232 FIP 240 – –

Writing and Inquiry Communication Elective2 Introduction to Fire Protection Building Construction Computers in Fire Service*

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______ Fire Prevention, Public Education Mathematics Elective3 ______ Second English Elective4 ______ Social/Behavioral Science Elective5 ______

Inspections and Codes Fire Protection Law OSHA Standards Local Government Finance

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Fire Detection and Investigation Fire Protection Systems Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I Humanities/Fine Arts Elective6

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______ Fire Dynamics and Combustion Fire Fighting Strategies ______ Hydraulics and Water Distribution ______ Fire Service Supervision ______ Fire Protection Elective1 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 68 1Fire Protection Electives

Choose 3 credits from: EPT 140 FIP 176 FIP 140 FIP 180 FIP 224 FIP 256 FIP 276

2Communications Electives

COM 120

COM 231

6Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

HUM 110 PHI 240

* Students who already have credit for CIS 110 may substitute it for FIP 156. Students intending on pursuing a higher degree than the AAS should take CIS 110.

3Mathematics Electives

MAT 143

MAT 171

4Second English Electives

ENG 112

HUM 115

ENG 114

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the technical and professional knowledge necessary to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration and management. Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law and codes. Graduates should qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations and municipal fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory positions within their current organizations. A certificate in Fire Protection is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for details.

5Social/Behavioral Science Electives

POL 120 SOC 210

PSY 150

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Human Services

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies, which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take general education courses, which prepare them for eventual specialization in specific human service areas. Students will take courses from a variety of academic disciplines. Core courses emphasize the development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work successfully in human services. Fieldwork or internship experience will provide opportunities for the practical application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, corrections, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at fouryear public and private institutions. Note: All or some of the courses in this program may transfer to a 4-year institution. Please see your advisor and/or transfer institution of interest.

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Fall Semester I ENG 111 HSE 110 PSY 150 SAB 110 SOC 210

Writing and Inquiry Introduction to Human Services General Psychology Substance Abuse Overview Introduction to Sociology

Spring Semester I HSE 112 HSE 123 HSE 125 SAB 135 – – – –

Group Process I ______ Interviewing Techniques ______ Counseling ______ Addictive Process ______ Second English Elective1 ______ Sociology / Human Services Elective3 ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Summer Semester I HSE 210 Human Services Issues ______ HSE 225 Crisis Intervention ______ – – Second Psychology Elective2 ______ Fall Semester II WBL 111 WBL 115 HSE 220 PSY 265 – – – –

Work-Based Learning I ______ Work-Based Learning Seminar I ______ Case Management ______ Behavior Modification ______ Biology/Math Elective4 ______ Social/Behavorial Science Elective ______

Spring Semester II WBL 121 WBL 125 GRO 120 – – – – – –

Work-Based Learning II ______ Work-Based Learning Seminar II ______ Gerontology ______ Communications Elective5 ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______ Sociology/Human Services Elective3 ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 68-69 1Second English Electives

4Biology/Math Electives

2Second Psychology Electives

5Communications Electives

ENG 112 PSY 241

ENG 114

PSY 281

3Sociology/Human Services Electives

SOC 213 HSE 245

SOC 220 SAB 137

BIO 110

COM 110 COM 120 COM 231

MAT 110


Human Services

Mental Health Concentration Fall Semester I ENG 111 HSE 110 PSY 150 SAB 110 SOC 210 Spring Semester I HSE 112 HSE 123 HSE 125 SAB 135 MHA 150 – – Summer Semester I HSE 210 HSE 225 – – Fall Semester II WBL 111 WBL 115 HSE 220 PSY 265 MHA 155 – – Spring Semester II HSE 226 MHA 240 SOC 220 – – – –

Writing and Inquiry Introduction to Human Services General Psychology Substance Abuse Overview Introduction to Sociology

Group Process I ______ Interviewing Techniques ______ Counseling ______ Addictive Process ______ Mental Health Systems ______ Second English Elective1 ______ Human Services Issues ______ Crisis Intervention ______ Second Psychology Elective2 ______ Work-Based Learning I ______ Work-Based Learning Seminar I ______ Case Management ______ Behavior Modification ______ Psychological Assessment ______ Biology/Math Elective3 ______ Mental Retardation ______ Advocacy ______ Social Problems ______ Communications Elective4 ______ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ______

Total credit hours required for degree: 68-69 1Second English Electives

ENG 112

ENG 114

2Second Psychology Electives

PSY 241

PSY 281

3Biology/Math Electives

BIO 110

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

MAT 110

The Human Services Technology/Mental Health Concentration prepares students for job opportunities in the mental health field. The curriculum enables students to understand culturally and emotionally challenged, developmentally disabled, and addicted clients through a variety of models and diagnoses. Students will take course work which includes a history of the mental health movement, current developments and future trends, and theoretical models affecting individual development and behavior in a diverse client population. Fieldwork experiences provide opportunities for application of knowledge in agency and institutional settings. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health treatment centers serving a diverse, multicultural client population in public and private settings. Graduates are able to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in providing a therapeutic arena of care. A certificate in Mental Health is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

4Communications Electives

COM 110 COM 120 COM 231

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Human Services

Substance Abuse concentration Fall Semester I

ENG HSE PSY SAB SOC

111 110 150 110 210

Spring Semester I

Students take courses from a variety of academic disciplines. Core courses emphasize the development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work successfully in human services. Fieldwork or internship experience will provide opportunities for the practical application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, corrections, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at fouryear public and private institutions.

______ ______ ______ ______ ______

HSE HSE HSE SAB SAB –

112 123 125 120 135 –

Group Process I Interviewing Techniques Counseling Intake and Assessment Addictive Process Second English Elective2

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

HSE HSE –

210 225 –

Human Services Issues Crisis Intervention Second Psychology Elective3

______ ______ ______

111 115 125 120 – –

Work-Based Learning I Work-Based Learning Seminar I SAB Case Management Intake and Assessment Second Psychology Elective3 Biology/Math Elective Elective4

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Work-Based Learning II Work-Based Learning Seminar II Substance Abuse Counseling SAB Issues in Client Service Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Substance Abuse (SAB) Elective5

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Summer Semester I The Human Services Technologies curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take general education courses which prepare them for eventual specialization in specific human service areas.

Writing and Inquiry Introduction to Human Services General Psychology Substance Abuse Overview Introduction to Sociology

Fall Semester II

WBL WBL SAB SAB – –

Spring Semester II

WBL WBL SAB SAB – –

121 125 210 240 – –

Total credit hours required for degree: 68-69 1Communications Electives

COM 110

COM 120

2Second English Electives

ENG 112

ENG 114

Note: All or some of the courses in this program may transfer to a 4-year institution. Please see your advisor and/or transfer institution of interest.

3Second Psychology Electives

A certificate in Substance Abuse is also available within this curriculum. Please see the current GTCC Catalog for more information.

4Biology/Math Electives

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COM 231

PSY 241 or PSY 281 SOC 213 or PSY 265 or SOC 225 BIO 110

MAT 110

5Substance Abuse (SAB) Electives

SAB 137

SAB 230


General

Occupational technology

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the college. Students can take a variety of courses within Health and Public Safety Division. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

General Education Requirements:

ENG ENG COM MAT MAT – –

111 114 110 110 143 – –

Writing and Inquiry Professional Research and Reporting Introduction to Communication Math Measurement & Literacy or Quantitative Literacy Social/Behavioral Science Elective Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

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Major courses: 18 credit hours from a combination of core courses for curriculums offered by the college. Other Major Hours: CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy

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Twenty-nine additional credit hours must be chosen from courses required by curriculums offered by the college, including a maximum of eight semester hours earned through work experience, including cooperative education, practicums and internships. Total credit hours required for degree: 67

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