Code Enforcement and Compliance
A.S. Degree Major Public Works · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
This program is designed to provide academic and professional training for code enforcement personnel and/or individuals seeking employment in Public Sector Agencies such Public works, Planning & Building, Community Development, and any municipal agency that provide code compliance dealing directly with the public. It provides students with the course work necessary for employment. It is designed for individuals seeking a career as a Code Enforcement Officer as well as sworn or non-sworn inspectors, officers, or investigators employed by a city, state, or county agency seeking specialized training in prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating public health, safety, and welfare, public works, business activities, and consumer protection, building standards, land use, or municipal affairs.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Code Enforcement and Compliance, AS: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Major requirements | 9 | |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PASV 085 | Code Enforcement Officer | 3 |
| PBLC 150 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| Select nine (9) units from the following | 9 | |
| PBLC 050 | Fundamentals of Public Works | 3 |
| PBLC 061 | Plan Interpretation and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| PBLC 151 | Ethics and Professionalism: The High Calling of Public Service | 3 |
| PBLC 152 | Preparing for Supervision Public Sector | 3 |
| PBLC 153 | Public Sector Budgeting Fundamentals | 3 |
| PBLC 154 | Public Sector Human Resources Fundamentals | 3 |
| PBLC 155 | The Art of Politics and Policymaking | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the laws and procedures related to code enforcement for Substandard Housing, Zoning, and Vehicle Abatement.
- Formulate the elements for preparation and documentation for Administrative Hearings and prosecution in court.