Administration of Justice: Emergency Management for Public Safety Personnel

Certificate of Achievement Public Safety Programs · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Management for Public Safety Personnel prepares students for careers in protecting national security and safeguarding public safety in the face of evolving threats. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain knowledge and practical skills in emergency management, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism. This program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication within the context of homeland security operations. Students will learn to assess risks, develop response strategies, and implement security measures to address various security threats, including terrorism, natural disasters, and cyber attacks. Internship opportunities provide hands-on experience in real-world settings, while faculty expertise and industry partnerships ensure relevance and currency in the field. This program also provides a pathway to further education in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Explain legal and ethical considerations as they apply to emergency management.
  2. Identify relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern homeland security operations.
  3. Apply the principles and concepts of emergency management and planning.
  4. Discuss emergency management, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism.
CourseTitleUnits
Foundational Required Courses15
CS 160US-Mexican International Border3
AJ 153Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security3
AJ 100Introduction To Criminal Justice3
AJ 151Introduction to Homeland Security3
AJ 152Emergency Management and Planning for Public Safety Officials3
Procedural Courses3
Choose 13
AJ 101Criminal Evidence3
orAJ 104Criminal Law3
orAJ 102Criminal Procedures3
orAJ 110Basic Criminal Investigation3
orAJ 103Community and the Justice System3
orAJ 106Ethics in Administration of Justice3
orAJ 141Enforcement Psychology3
Total18

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