HRD3407 — Pathways Public Safety
This course introduces students to careers in public safety, including law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services (EMS), and emergency management. Students will explore the structure of public safety systems, entry-level job roles, credentialing requirements, and core competencies such as teamwork, ethical judgment, and response readiness. The course highlights physical and emotional preparedness, public service values, and pathways into training programs or academies. Learning Objectives: 1) Explore public safety careers including police, fire, EMS, corrections, and private security; 2) understand baseline entry requirements, including physical readiness and background considerations; 3) identify education, licensing, and training pathways such as BLET, EMT certification, and Firefighter I/II; 4) develop a readiness plan that includes next steps toward training, credentialing, or community service involvement.