This program prepares students for entry level work in law enforcement, homeland security, private/industry security, and other criminal justice, legal or public service related fields. The program prepares students to work as criminal justice or homeland security practitioners/supervisors/managers in law enforcement agencies and homeland security organizations and also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations (SOC 33-3051 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers, 33-3012 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, 33-1099 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other). The program may also be beneficial to professionals seeking incentive benefits or career enhancement in the field.
State College of Florida, Bradenton campus, is a public college in Bradenton, Florida. Its occupational and technical offerings include Network System Technology, Nursing, Radiography, Clinical Dental Assistant, Computer Aided Design, and Homeland Security. The college provides career-ready degrees, more than 30 workforce certificates, online classes, and bachelor's degrees. Academic options include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and bachelor's degree pathways, while signature programs include accelerated dual enrollment, SCF Honors, and Gator Engineering. State College of Florida also supports transitions to universities and offers noncredit education through Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development and the SCF Advanced Technology Center. Flexible course formats include on-campus and online classes, with some classes offered in shorter five-, eight-, or twelve-week formats.