A College and Career Readiness Academy
CoursesStudents may experience and demonstrate industry standards through Career Technical Student Organizations, community service, field trips, guest instructors, hands-on scenarios, industry certifications, and internships.
Public Safety Academy Pre-Service
Grade: 9 / “G” Elective / Provides students with our academy’s structure, career exploration, and an overview of law enforcement, crime scene investigation, cyber security, and fire and emergency services. Public Safety Academy 1
*Proposed Dual Enrollment AJ-001 Introduction to Criminal Justice for 2020-2021 Grade: 10 / “G” Elective / Provides an Introduction to Criminal Justice. Public Safety Academy 2
Grade: 11 / College of the Desert Dual Enrollment Fire-001A & B Principles of Emergency Services Public Safety Academy 3
*Proposed Dual Enrollment EMT-080 A & B Emergency Medical Responder for 20-21 Grade: 12 / “G” Elective / Prepares students for their Capstone project and post-secondary college and career readiness. |
Certificates
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Extracurricular Activities
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SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It provides educational programs, events, and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms. PSA students compete in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice, Firefighting, First Aid/CPR, and Medical Terminology. For additional information, please contact Mr. Huber in room 458.
Click here to learn more. Exploring is a career exploration program for young men and women ages 10-20. It provides students with an opportunity to receive hands-on experience while learning about the career field and networking with professionals and other youth. PSA students, have the opportunity to explore the careers fields of law enforcement and fire/emergency services. For additional information, please contact Mr. Huber in room 458.
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CyberPatriot is sponsored by the Air Force Association to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity critical to our nation's future. The National Youth Cyber Defense Competition puts teams of students in the position of IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company against virtual scenarios that find cybersecurity vulnerabilities while maintaining critical services. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Becerra in room 401.
Click here to learn more. COD-PSA College of the Desert - Public Safety Academy was founded on January 1, 2001. COD has been a leader in providing degrees and/or certificates in Fire Technology, Police Science, Basic Peace Officer Training, Basic Firefighter Training, Emergency Medical Responder, and Emergency Medical Technician. For additional information, please contact Mr. Huber in room 458 or visit the Career Center.
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