Love being a corrections officer but looking for more responsibility? Piedmont Community College’s new Public Safety Administration degree can prepare you for that mid/upper level management job and give you college credit for your corrections officer work/training experience. Classes are available face-to-face or completely online!

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Duane Hampton
Duane Hampton
Adjunct Faculty
  Chief Duane Hampton has been the Chief of Police for the
Ashley Fletcher
Ashley Fletcher
Adjunct Faculty
  Ashley Fletcher began her fire service career with Timberlake Fire and Rescue
Patsy Stanley
Patsy Stanley
Adjunct Faculty
  Patsy Stanley has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. She

Courses

Click and download the Public Administration Corrections Program Planning Guide for course requirements and suggested sequencing.

Public Administration Corrections Associate (A55480CS)

Outlook for Employment

Employment opportunities exist with fire or police departments, emergency management organizations, federal, state and local governmental agencies, industrial firms, correctional facilities, private industries, insurance organizations, educational organizations, security and protective organizations, and through self-employment opportunities.

Process for Admissions

  • Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
  • Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. Office GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
  • Complete the Admission Placement Test.
  • Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.