Baccalaureate PSMA Admission
Admission to a community college hosting the PSMA does not guarantee admission into the program. Students who wish to declare a major in the baccalaureate degree program may need to meet minimum criteria in order to be admitted into the program. Admission into the program may be selective due to availability of practicum sites, limitations in the number of students who can be accommodated in the program, and/or other limitations. Students admitted to the baccalaureate degree program must be able to meet the essential elements of the courses and programs.
San Diego Miramar College uses a multicriteria screening process to evaluate applicants for admissions. This process may include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, all of the following:
- Academic degree as defined above.
- Grade-point average in relevant coursework.
- Any relevant work or volunteer experience.
- Professional licensing and/or state/national certification.
- Portfolio review for identification for Credit for Prior Learning.
- Life experiences or special circumstances of an applicant, including, but to necessarily limited to, the following experiences or circumstances: disability, low family income, first generation of family to attend college, need to work, disadvantages social or educational environment, extenuating circumstances, refugee, or veteran status.
- Proficient or advanced level coursework in languages other than English.
Community colleges approved to offer a baccalaureate degree program shall grant priority enrollment and admissions to military veterans (15 years), foster youth, students in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Program, students eligible for Disabled Student Programs and Services, and students who are California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to children recipients consistent with Education Code Sections 66025.8, 66025.91 and 66025.92.
Minimum Requirements for Degree
Program Prerequisites:
- Completion of a recognized and accredited associate degree in Public Safety or a closely related field.
- Completion of English 205/ENGL C1001, or equivalent.
*Hold one of the following Associate Degrees or Equivalent :
Fire/Public Safety related Associate Degree/Associate Degree for Transfer(ADT Degree) Example:(Fire Tech, Company Officer, Lifeguard, Public Safety, Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, EMS/Paramedic etc)