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Community Services and Public Safety
Shape the Future. Serve Your Community. Advance Your Career.
Inquiry FormTurn your passion for helping others into a career that strengthens and supports your community. Our Community Services and Public Safety program combines hands-on training, real-world scenarios, and classroom learning to prepare you for careers in community outreach, emergency response, law enforcement support, and social services. Develop practical skills in communication, problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and cultural competency while preparing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
The program equips students with foundational skills for entry-level roles and supports advancement through additional education, including Bates’ Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Administration. Students gain experience working with vulnerable populations and learn to navigate public safety systems, preparing them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Program Information
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science
Location/Hours
South Campus
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Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
Tuition and Fees
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.