Basic Fire Academy (Accredited Local Academy) is for entry-level Firefighter positions with the San Francisco Fire Department. Training meets the standards of the National Fire Protection Association and California State Fire Marshal Office of State Fire Training, and the Firefighter (2019) curriculum. Emphasis is on Firefighter training, Wildland Firefighter training, and Hazardous Materials /Weapons of Mass Destruction WMD) training in areas such as fire service communications, fire-ground and rescue operations, preparedness and maintenance of fire service equipment and specialized apparatus, mitigation of hazardous materials incidents, recognition of potential WMD incidents, and assistance of scene preservation for law enforcement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Execute job knowledge and performance specific to the firefighter profession.

🗸 Recognize and execute decisions related to wildland fire incidents, including use of personal protective equipment, wildland fire tools and apparatus, wildland fire safety, and fire suppression operations

🗸 Identify and define hazardous materials and associated risks present in a hazardous materials emergency,

🗸 Assess patient status and apply the correct basic life support interventions to patients with a variety of emergency medical and traumatic conditions, in accordance with local and national EMT protocols.

Entry level Firefighters are required to have a current EMT certification; AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer; Passing score on the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT); Live Scan; valid California Driver’s License.
The minimum time for completion of this certificate is four semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.

A liberal arts education is designed to help students develop a breadth of knowledge in the disciplines of humanities, the physical and social sciences, and mathematics. An Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts provides students with strong critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, this degree provides students with the lower division coursework needed to transfer to and succeed in a four-year college or university.

These courses emphasize the development of strong critical thinking skills and analytical abilities necessary to provide a successful transition to upper division coursework at a four year college or university. Students will demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and in writing. Students will also apply critical thinking skills to better understand and solve complex problems using a variety of perspectives. The strength of this program is the variety of disciplines in which students will demonstrate their knowledge including English, Mathematics, Communication, Social Science, Physical/Biological Sciences, Arts and Humanities. A Certificate of Achievement may be earned by completing a minimum of 36 units of degree credit coursework with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Think critically and express their thoughts clearly about an issue using support that reflects multicultural, literary, scientific, and/or mathematical thought.

The Administration of Justice program provides students with the legal, ethical and educational background necessary to pursue a career in a criminal justice-related field and/or to successfully transition into a four-year academic program. The program prepares students for successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training and Department of Corrections academies. The program also supports administration of justice professionals by providing staff development opportunities and promotional pathways.

This program is recognized as part of the California State Bar and California Community College State Chancellor’s office initiative “Pathway to Law School.” Typically, students transfer to a four-year university where they earn a bachelor degree before they apply to law school. Career paths and opportunities for lawyers are endless. A law degree can be used in traditional legal employment, non-traditional legal employment and non-legal employment. A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all courses required for this program with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Effectively use interpersonal communication skills as required by criminal justice professionals.

- Successfully create writing assignments related to employment in the criminal justice system.

- Apply good ethics and leadership to their decision making process as it relates to performing their jobs.

- Successfully complete state training requirements for criminal justice professionals.

- Successfully find employment in criminal justice system careers (must also pass POST background procedures).

A liberal arts education is designed to help students develop a breadth of knowledge in the disciplines of humanities, the physical and social sciences, and mathematics. An Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts provides students with strong critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, this degree provides students with the lower division coursework needed to transfer to and succeed in a four-year college or university.

These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world’s civilizations. The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) certificate is an acknowledgement of the understanding of this area of human understanding without the additional general education requirements for the associate degree.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Think critically and express their thoughts clearly about an issue using support that reflects multicultural, literary, scientific, and/or mathematical thought.

The Public Safety LGBTQ+ Awareness Certificate of Achievement examines the structure of the American criminal justice system and its relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It provides an increased understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, with an emphasis on communities of color, for new and incumbent public safety personnel by meeting the requirements of California Penal Code section 13519.41.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Analyze the history of the LGBTQ+ community and policing in the contexts of race and class.

🗸 Explain the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity.

🗸 Recognize and apply the laws and civil rights related to the LGBTQ+ community.

🗸 Examine strategies for public safety agencies to build effective relationships and trust with the LGBTQ+ community

This certificate addresses a citizen’s criminal and civil rights under the United State Constitution. Students will learn about criminal statutes and protections provided by the Constitution. Students will review the court system, procedures from incident to final disposition in the criminal justice system, and principles of civil law with constitutional, federal, state and local emphasis. The concepts and skills covered in this certificate provide support for employment in fields such as detective and criminal investigators, fire investigators, forensic science technicians, administrative law judges or hearing officers, immigration and custom inspectors, lawyers, and government property inspectors and investigators.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Compare the relationship of the legislative and judicial branches of the government to the U.S. Constitution and the Penal Code of California

🗸 Explain each step of the criminal justice process from arrest to trial

🗸 Describe the various types of law

🗸 Evaluate ways that individuals can effectively participate in politics at the national, state, county, and/or local levels

🗸 Analyze the contemporary history and role of race and ethnicity in the American political system

Students must complete at least 5 courses at City College of San
Francisco.

The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units or classes completed per semester, as well as class scheduling by departments.

The 18-unit certificate in Crime Scene Investigation offers instruction in the areas of crime scene processing and documentation, evidence preservation, fingerprints, photography, report writing, and legal issues relating to physical evidence. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students desiring an entry-level, civilian position working crime scenes or handling evidence, or enhancing the credentials of police officers in order to join a sworn CSI unit. Students may earn the certificate as a stand-alone credential or as part of their Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice.

Learning Outcomes

 Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Display foundational knowledge in the history and subdisciplines of forensic science, lab organization, and analytical techniques.

• Articulate a realistic perspective of the field of forensic science and operations of crime scene investigation.

• Apply knowledge of sequential fingerprint development techniques for porous and non-porous surfaces.

• Write clear, correct, detailed, and descriptive reports.

• Utilize appropriate methods to document, collect, and preserve evidence at a variety of crime scenes.

• Apply critical thinking, logic, and the scientific method to investigating crime scenes.

The Administration of Justice program provides students with the legal, ethical and educational background necessary to pursue a career in a criminal justice-related field and/or to successfully transition into a four-year academic program. The program prepares students for successful completion of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training and Department of Corrections academies. The program also supports administration of justice professionals by providing staff development opportunities and promotional pathways.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Effectively use interpersonal communication skills as required by criminal justice professionals.

- Successfully create writing assignments related to employment in the criminal justice system.

- Apply good ethics and leadership to their decision making process as it relates to performing their jobs.

- Successfully complete state training requirements for criminal justice professionals.

- Successfully find employment in criminal justice system careers (must also pass POST background procedures).

Principles, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement: criminal law, patrol and investigative procedures, report writing, use of force tactics, weapons use, community relations, vehicle operations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, first aid, CPR, academic and physical skills training and assessment required by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to meet the minimum standards for employment as a peace officer in California (1280 in-class hours).

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Apply the legal and ethical principles and procedures associated
with the duties of a police officer.
🗸 Interpret and apply criminal law.
🗸 Implement appropriate patrol and investigation procedures.
🗸 Manage and write accurate law enforcement reports.
🗸 Employ legally approved defensive policing tactics and appropriate levels of use of force

This early childhood education certificate meets the education requirements for the site supervisor level of the Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After meeting additional experience requirements and a fingerprint clearance, graduates are qualified to apply for a Child Development Permit from the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing, which is required to work in federal and state funded programs for children aged 0-5.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Attending classes in the day, the evening, or both can complete certificate requirements.

Students completing this program will be able to...

- create a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum.

- analyze the psychological, physical and cognitive influences on child development.

- identify and apply the principles and ideals of the Early Childhood Education Profession.

- assess how socializing agents and culture impact the lives of children and families.

- evaluate strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children in early childhood education programs.

- develop techniques which will create sensitivity for various biases.

- implement the observe, plan, document, reflect and assess cycle for curriculum planning.

- develop positive relationships and responsive interactions with young children.

- demonstrate techniques for guiding adults working with young children.

- examine theory and methodology for effective supervision.

- apply ethical codes and licensing standards to practices and policies.

- identify business requirements for children’s centers.

- examine theory and methodology for effective supervision.

- demonstrate knowledge in specialization area.