Public Safety
Choosing a career in public safety is a calling. It requires integrity, dedication and a passion to help anyone in need. Miramar College students pursuing careers in law enforcement, firefighting or emergency medical care can obtain the professional certifications needed to become the next generation of first responder. Student interested in criminal justice can pursue an academic path preparing them for a broad range of federal, state or local government careers. The opportunities are boundless.
Explore Programs
Explore the list of programs below. Click the links to visit department webpages and gather insight into what this department is about, including meet the professors, learn about career opportunities and start to build connections.
Degrees & Certificates
Here at Miramar College we have many programs to help you achieve your goal. Choosing the right path is so important, which is why we encourage you to meet with a counselor.
You can also check the degree and transfer maps for different programs. These maps will show you which courses to take, semester by semester, so you can work efficiently to reach your goal – whether it’s earning a degree or certificate, or transferring to a university in your major. Don't forget to meet with a counselor to confirm that this map will help you with your specific goal!
Get Involved
The Public Safety ACP will offer workshops, events and other activities that are keyed to your major and related subjects. You'll find information about all of this and more in your CALC canvas shell.
Plan Your Schedule
Use the Program Mapper so you can plan when to take the courses you need. Visit the Program Mapper for details.
Please remember to bring a copy of your plan to your counseling appointment so a counselor can help tailor the schedule to your transfer institution.
Milestones
With so many new things to learn as you transition to Miramar, you may (understandably!) be feeling a bit overwhelmed. We’re here to help! There are steps you can take to ensure your time at Miramar is productive and help you to reach your educational and career goals.
Graduation
Graduation is not automatic upon completion of requirements. Students who expect to receive an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement are encouraged to Apply to Graduate the semester before the anticipated graduation. There are some very specific steps to graduation, so take a look in advance to be prepared!
Transfer
The San Diego Miramar College Transfer Center serves as a focal point of transfer activities and up-to-date transfer information and requirements for our campus.
Students are advised to plan transfer pathways as early as possible and enroll in transferable courses in both general education (IGETC GE or CSU GE) and in courses that prepare students for specific university majors. Attending transfer workshops early on and meeting regularly with a counselor will ensure timely transfer.
Resources
Discover how the support services at Miramar can help you reach your academic and career goals. Our goal is to help you succeed and there are a variety of services here at Miramar to help you. For example, you can grow academically with our tutoring center, learn good time management skills, advise you on courses to take for the career you want, assist you with all health concerns that arise over your college career, to name a few.
