Bakersfield College Degrees and Certificates


Discipline Category:


210000 -- Public and Protective Services
Instructional programs in the theories and techniques of the formulation, implementation and evaluation of public policies and services, including public safety occupations. Includes developing and improving competencies in the management and operation of government agencies.

DEGREES:

Human Services
Human Services

Theory and practice in providing human and social services to individuals and communities. Preparation for work in public and private human services organizations.
Units needed for degree: 30 units

Administration of Justice
Criminal Justice

Theories, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies, juvenile justice, and corrections.
Units needed for degree: 24 units

Corrections
Correctional Administration

Theories, principles and techniques of providing services to the incarcerated.
Units needed for degree: 24 units

Fire Technology
Fire Technology

Principles and techniques of preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires, including firefighter operations, maintenance of fire fighting equipment, fire rescue procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Units needed for degree: 32 units

Wildland Fire Technology
Wildland Fire Technology

Principles and techniques of wildland firefighting including weather, topography, fuels and fuel moisture as it affects wildland fire behavior. Wildland fire prevention and specific training in logistics, investigation, and management of large wildland fires.
Units needed for degree: 30 units



CERTIFICATES:

Fire Technology
Fire Technology

Principles and techniques of preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires, including firefighter operations, maintenance of fire fighting equipment, fire rescue procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Units needed for certificate: 32 units

Fire Academy
Chief Officer Certification

Studies specific to local and state training requirements for employment and post-employment advancement.
Units needed for certificate: 22 units

Fire Academy
Fire Officer Certification

Studies specific to local and state training requirements for employment and post-employment advancement.
Units needed for certificate: 18 units


Important Note: The information contained within this application is derived from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office databases managed by Academic Affairs. It is a compilation of the Taxonomy of Programs, 6th Edition and a compiled list of system-approved academic programs for each college. This information presented is for planning purposes only. We strongly recommend you contact the community colleges and discuss the details for their academic offerings.