Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 17 years of age
• Be eligible for high school graduation or GED at the time of program completion
• Meet assessment requirements

Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements and are classified as learning support or provisional status must take the prescribed learning support courses prior to registering for any of the EMSP courses.

Students may be required to complete secondary evaluations of general education competency and/or career oriented personality traits for purposes of evaluating the predictability of such instruments for success in the EMSP courses.

Students must attend a mandatory program orientation prior to registering for classes.

Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.

Grading Standards

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.  The grading scale established by TCSG is as follows:

A = 90 to 100

B = 80 to 89.99

C = 70 to 79.99

D = 60 to 69.99

F = less than 60

Grade averages are not rounded up.

Readmission Policy
There is no readmission policy for this program.

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Note:  All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.