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Course Descriptions

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Cooperative Education courses may be taken toward completion of most of the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs.  A maximum of six credit hours may be used in meeting the A.A. degree requirements.

AMH 2949 History LIS 2949 Library Science
ANT 2949 Anthropology MAC 2949 Math
APA 2949 Accounting MET 2949 Meteorology
ARC 2949 Architecture MNA 2949 Management
ART 2949 Art MVO 2949 Music
BCN 2949 Building Construction NUR 2949 Perioperative Nursing
CCJ 2949 Criminal Justice OST 2949 Secretarial
CHD 2949 Child Care PAD 2949 Public Administration
CHM 2949 Chemistry PCB 2949 Biology (Medical)
CIS 2949 Data Processing PEL 2949 Physical Education
DIG 2949 Digital Media PHA 2949 Pharmacy
ECO 2949 Economics PHI 2949 Philosophy
EDG 2949 Education PHT 2949 Physical Therapy
EET 2949 Electronics PHY 2949 Physics
EMS 2949 Emergency Medical Services PLA 2949 Legal Assisting
ENC 2949 English POS 2949 Political Science
ETD 2949 Drafting PSC 2949 Physical Science
ETG 2949 Engineering PSY 2949 Psychology
ETM 2949 Mechanical PUR 2949 Public Relations
FFP 2949 Fire Sciences REE 2949 Real Estate
FOR 2949 Forestry REL 2949 Religion
FSS 2949 Restaurant/Hospitality Mgt RTV 2949 Radio-TV Broadcasting
GEB 2949 Business SOW 2949 Social Services
HFT 2949 Hospitality SPC 2949 Speech
JOU 2949 Journalism      

Cooperative Education 3 crs.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 2.0 GPA, completion of cooperative education application, interview with the coordinator, availability of training slot.
Minimum of 150 hours of supervised, practical work experience in an appropriate business, industry, government agency, or institution related to the co-op's major field of study. Requirements include weekly logs, mid-term and end-of-term assignments.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

=CJD 0001 60 contact hrs., 2 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement Auxiliary
Prerequisite: Approval by a recognized criminal justice agency or assessment center.
Designed to meet the minimum standards required for those accepted to serve as auxiliary police officers within a recognized law enforcement agency. Course consists of lectures, demonstrations, practice, and laboratory experience to satisfy objectives set forth by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and includes FEMA certificate in IS 00700 and IS 00100 L.E. To complete requirements for certification, students must also successfully complete CJD 1704, CJD 1705, CJD 2723, and CJK 0031C.
 
=CJD 0741 26 contact hrs., 1 vocational cr.
Emergency Preparedness in Correctional Institutions
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of emergency preparedness. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0750 50 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Correctional Officer Interpersonal Skills II
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of supervision of incarcerated persons, with emphasis on interpersonal skills. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0752 64 contact hrs., 2 vocational crs.
Correctional Facility Operations
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of the operation of a correctional facility. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or permission of the chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0770 46 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Correctional Officer Legal I
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of the criminal justice system and the history of law and corrections. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0771 22 contact hrs., 1 vocational cr.
Correctional Officer Legal II
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of constitutional and statutory law. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or permission of chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0772 42 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Correctional Officer Communications
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of communicating within the criminal justice network. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0773 62 contact hrs., 2 vocational crs.
Correctional Officer Interpersonal Skills I
Designed to teach rationale, techniques, and principles of community relations techniques and courtesy and how to deal with inmates with special problems. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety.)
 
=CJD 0939 16 contact hrs., .5 vocational crs.
Correctional Officer Capstone
Comprehensive review of subjects taught in Correctional Officer Basic Standards. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety).
 
< Denotes career development courses that are part of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Advanced Course Series. Students must be affiliated with a criminal justice agency and have approval from the agency head or the academy director prior to enrolling.
 
<CJD 1320 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Middle Management
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Advanced Training Program. It is designed to teach the criminal justice practioner principles for Mid-level Management within their respective criminal justice organizations.
 
<CJD 1615 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Radar Operation Training
This course is the basic certification vehicle for law enforcement officers who operate radar equipment designed to determine vehicular speed.
 
<CJD 1681 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Case Preparation and Courtroom Testimony
Provides information necessary for effective criminal case preparation for court. Includes case file utilization, pre-trial discovery, depositions, plea bargaining, pre-trial conference, court testimony, and post-adjudication responsibilities.
 
<CJD 2250 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Investigative Interview
Techniques, methods, principles, and legal aspects of conducting interviews and interrogations. Emphasis will be placed on documentation of interrogations, coping with deception, evidentiary uses of confessions, and admissions and lie detection techniques. Individual expertise developed through role playing and other practical exercises.
 
<CJD 2254 48 contact hrs., 3 crs.
First Responder to Medical Emergencies $13.00 lab fee
Effective medical procedures and life-saving techniques for handling emergency illness or injuries for the officer first to arrive at the scene. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of chair of public safety.)
 
<CJD 2255 80 contact hrs., 5 crs.
CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor Course $12.00 lab fee
Prerequisites: CJD 2501 General/CMS FDLE instructor certification.
Training in the methodology of psychomotor skills development, subject control, and arrest techniques. Training topics include legal issues, use of force matrix, facility development and management, warm-up and flexibility exercises, performance testing, control techniques, impact weapons, emergency first aid, and use of tactical simulation equipment.
 
<CJD 2256 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Use of Force Training
A career skills training program. Participants will receive instruction in legal foundations and liability issues, police and administrative procedures, crisis prevention and intervention techniques, and defensive tactics.
 
<CJD 2310 80 contact hrs., 5 crs.
Line Supervision
Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively as law enforcement supervisors. Major topics include interpersonal communications, principles of organization and management, human relations, planning and development, policy formulation, and budgeting.
 
<CJD 2330 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Developing/Maintaining a Sound Organization
General concepts and principles of organization and organizational structures.
 
<CJD 2332 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Building and Maintaining a Sound Behavioral Climate
Framework for integrating factors which affect the behavioral climate of an organization to include philosophy of management, agency mission, leadership styles, control system, environmental pressures, expectation of agency members, and policies and procedures.
 
<CJD 2468 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Youthful Offender Program
Provides increased knowledge and experience related to youthful offenders. Emphasis on recognition of behavioral patterns associated with youthful offenders and how to deal with them. General concepts, staff-inmate relationships, treatment, discipline strategies, abnormal behavior, and supervision will be covered.
 
<CJD 2470 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Officers
Focus on tactical operations planning, internal factors affecting emergency situations, and resolution of hostage and disturbance situations. Additional emphasis on the role of management, managerial styles, organizational leadership, and elements of change.
 
<CJD 2471 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Discipline and Special Confinement Techniques
Designed to aid the correctional officer in effectively and properly performing the task requirements inherent in a confinement environment. The student will perform many of these tasks in practical exercises to demonstrate proficiency.
 
<CJD 2476 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Firefighting for Correctional Officers
Designed to provide officers with first-stage firefighting capabilities to reduce the dangers of death and injury in correctional settings. Emphasis on rescue techniques, the use of breathing equipment, the application of the fire extinguisher, and the secure evaluation of prisoners.
 
<CJD 2501 80 contact hrs., 5 crs.
CMS Instructor Techniques
Prerequisite: Three years of experience or special permission of chair of public safety.
A course designed to meet certification for law enforcement instructors as set forth by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
 
<CJD 2602 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Narcotics Identification and Investigation
Curricula developed by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administra­tion for teaching law enforcement officers essential concepts and techniques in the area of drug and drug-related crimes.
 
<CJD 2603 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Sex Crimes Investigation
An overview of sex crimes investigation for the patrol officer and investigator with limited experience in this field. Provides an understanding of the problematic, legal, investigative, and evidentiary aspects of sex crimes.
 
<CJD 2604 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Injury and Death Investigation
Designed to teach the criminal justice practitioner goals, rationale, and principles for investigating injuries and deaths.
 
<CJD 2626 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Hostage Negotiation
Goals and rationale for criminal justice training in hostage and barricade subject intervention. Comparisons will be made among the different approaches to these situations, such as assault sniper fire and containing and negotiating. The complexity of the criminal justice role and the stress involved will be discussed.
 
CJD 2630 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
CMS Firearms Instructor Course $112.00 lab fee
Designed for law enforcement, corrections, and correctional probation officers to acquire the necessary skills to become firearms instructors. Emphasis on both technical and practical applications of the revolver, semiautomatic, riot shotgun, and rifle with emphasis on instructor techniques and methodology. The student must successfully pass a written exam with a minimum score of 80% and CJSTC handgun and shotgun course with an above average score (90% or better) and a practical in each respective area. Students are required to provide an approved duty weapon, a safe duty holster and at least two extra speed loaders or magazines. GCCC will provide riot shotguns and AR-15 rifles. The lab fee covers support materials, safety gear, and ammunition for .38 cal., .357 cal., 9 mm, .40 cal. shotgun, and rifle.
 
<#CJD 2632 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
CMS Field Training Officer (FTO)
Introduction to all aspects of field training and evaluation programs; leadership and supervision, communication and counseling techniques, legal and ethical issues, and human motivation.
 
<#CJD 2647 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Organized Crime for Law Enforcement
Specific techniques of recognition, classification, and effective investigation. Specific organized crimes include prostitution, gambling, arson, loan sharking, pornography, narcotics, and contract killing.
 
<CJD 2662 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Special Tactical Problems
An overview of special tactical problems for officers. Provides an understanding as well as working knowledge of special problems faced by law enforcement or corrections to include natural and man-made disorders.
 
<CJD 2663 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Advanced Report Writing and Review
Designed to provide focused review and practice of the basic elements necessary for effective writing in any situation or any type of report.
 
<CJD 2665 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Computer Applications in Criminal Justice $12.00 lab fee
Instruction in the use of computers in criminal justice operation. Introduction to pre-packaged software and the process used to modify to criminal justice usage.
 
<CJD 2669 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
CMS Basic Law Enforcement Driving Instructor Course $45.00 lab fee
Prerequisites: CJD 2501, General/CMS
Principles for driver instructor. Topics include legal issues in driving instruction, facility development and management, the Basic Recruit curriculum, problems in driving instruction, and evaluation techniques.
 
<CJD 2672 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
School Resource Officer
Instruction in juvenile law, counseling skills, development of a referral network, identification and ways to handle exceptional students and classroom instruction techniques. Participants will be exposed to current trends in school resource officer programs, law-related education ethics, and dealing with adolescent suicide.
 
<CJD 2677 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Drug Abuse Awareness and Education
Covers methodologies necessary to educate the community through various modes of presentation on current and critical issues relevant to drug abuse.
 
<CJD 2680 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Florida Criminal Law
Designed to teach the criminal justice practitioner goals, rationale, and principles for the Florida Criminal Law course of study.
 
<CJD 2691 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Officer Stress Awareness & Resolution
Designed to enhance the law enforcement and correctional officer's ability to deal with stressful situations. Results of stress and physiological/ psychological methods of controlling stress are covered.
 
<CJD 2693 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Crisis Intervention
Provides patrol officers and investigators with a working knowledge of the dynamics of crisis situations and the ability to deal effectively with humans under extreme stress. Emphasis will be placed on situation assessment, recognition of major types of aberrant behavior, the ethnic and cultural elements of behavior, and calming techniques.
 
<CJD 2696 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Community and Human Relations
Goals, rationale, and principles of community and human relations.
 
<#CJD 2697 45 contact hrs., 3 crs.
Domestic Intervention
Provides an enhanced awareness of domestic intervention symptoms and techniques, including information and case studies on specific domestic and social problems.
 
=CJK 0006 67 contact hrs., 2 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Introduction and the Law
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit certification program. This course is designed to introduce the student to the academy, to enable students to understand the components of the criminal justices system and the proper use of the chain of command in an organization, to enable the student to learn constitutional law and Florida statutes, and to enable the student to understand the Police Code of Ethics. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0010 50 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Human Issues
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Law Enforcement CMS basic recruit certification program. It is designed to enhance awareness and understanding of human diversity issues and to provide skills to enable new officers to effectively interact with people of diverse populations. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0015 77 contact hrs., 2.5 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Communications
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Law Enforcement basic recruit CMS certification program. This course is designed to identify issues affecting the officer’s ability to protect and enforce the law when dealing with criminal street gangs and extremist groups and also with the elderly population. This course will identify the interviewer responsibilities, the interview process, factors and techniques affecting the success of an interview, types of witnesses, signs of deception, and the nature of admissions and confessions. This course will introduce the student recruit to the basic concepts of note taking, statement taking, and report writing and provide skills to enable them to effectively perform these tasks. The student will comprehend ways to increase chances of survival, recognize stress and ways to deal with the stress of the criminal justices environment. This course will enable the student recruit to apply the problem-solving model SECURE in a law enforcement response. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0020C 48 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Vehicle Operations $35.00 lab fee
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Law Enforcement basic recruit CMS certification program. This course is designed to prepare prospective officers to apply vehicle operations knowledge, principles and techniques to the police driving environment. This course includes classroom instruction and practical application on the driving range. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0031C 40 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers $ 6.00 lab fee
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006 (L.E. only).
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to prepare prospective officers to apply first aid knowledge and techniques to medical emergency situations. This course involves classroom lecture and hands-on practical demonstration. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program or Correctional Officer Program.
 
=CJK 0040C 90 contact hrs., 3.0 vocational crs.
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms $241.00 lab fee
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to give the student basic skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a firearm, and shoot handgun, shotgun and/or rifle with prescribed degree of accuracy. This class consists of both classroom lecture and firing range practice. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program or Correctional Officer Program.
 
=CJK 0050C 90 contact hrs., 3.0 vocational crs.
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics $12.00 lab fee
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to better prepare prospective officers to control subjects and defend themselves using appropriate defensive tactics in accordance with the Recommended Response to Resistance Matrix. This course involves theoretical/classroom and physical/practical components. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program or Correctional Officer Program.
 
=CJK 0060 57 contact hrs., 2.0 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Patrol Operations
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to enable the student to perform basic tasks and procedures associated with responding to commonly encountered patrol situations including: observing activity, interacting with citizens, handling traffic and escort assignments, responding to a call for service or alarm, searching grounds and/or buildings, approaching and interacting with a suspect, making an arrest, transporting and processing a prisoner, as well as completing the appropriate documentation and/or reports of these activities. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0070 53 contact hrs., 2.0 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Investigations
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to introduce the student to the process of performing an investigation. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0075 44 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement Investigation of Offenses
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to introduce the student to the process of investigating specific offenses such as domestic disputes/violence, child abuse, and other crimes against persons, missing or wanted persons, and working with mentally or emotionally handicapped individuals. This a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0080 62 contact hrs., 2.0 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Traffic Stops
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. It is designed to introduce the recruit to the basic rules for conducting safe effective traffic stops, including ethical and safety considerations, procedures for citing or warning motorists, and dealing with abandoned vehicles. This course identifies pursuit and high risk traffic stops procedures, and procedures to investigate operator impairment. This course consists of both classroom and practical/lab exercises. This a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0085 32 contact hrs., 1.0 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement CMS Traffic Crash Investigations
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 or CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. This course introduces the student to traffic crash investigations, laws pertaining to traffic crashes and procedures for responding to a traffic crash. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0090 54 contact hrs., 2.0 vocational crs.
Law Enforcement Tactical Applications
Prerequisite: CJK 0005 CJK 0006.
This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s CMS Basic Recruit Certification Program. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the court process, court procedures, steps to take in preparing to give testimony, and techniques for giving credible testimony. Students will also be instructed in the identification of common types of bombs, how to make quick searches and evacuate persons from suspected areas when authorized and to recognize signs and symptoms of weapons of mass destruction. This is a limited access course requiring admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement Program.
 
=CJK 0095 20 contact hrs., 1 vocational cr.
Criminal Justice Special Topics
Comprehensive review of subjects taught in Basic Standards. (Limited access; requires admission to the Academy or special permission of  chair of public safety.)
 
CJK 0421 6 contact hrs., 0.2 vocational crs.
Dart-Firing Stun Gun
This course is designed to introduce the law enforcement student to the basics of both the stun gun as well as the dart-firing stun gun and provide fundamental knowledge on this emerging tool within the criminal justice community. This is a limited access course. It requires admission to the Criminal Justice Training Academy Law Enforcement program.
 
#CJT 1110 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Introduction to Crime Scene Technology
This course will provide an introduction to various methods of crime scene investigation and the scientific principles that govern them. Emphasis will be on the Locard Exchange Principle and sequential evidence processing.
 
#CJT 1111 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Advanced Crime Scene Technology
Prerequisite: CJT 1110.
This course covers advanced principles, theories, and applications in crime scene technology. An overview of specialized collection procedures of weapons, traffic crash evidence, arson, gunshot residue, blood splatter, and recovery of buried bodies and surface skeletons are included.
 
#CJT 1220 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Crime Scene Photography I
This course includes basic photographic skills including camera operation and exposure control. It is a hands-on course that will build basic proficiency in documenting a crime scene. Each student should have access to a digital camera and software to process the pictures.
 
#CJT 1221 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Advanced Crime Scene Photography
Prerequisite: CJT 1220
This course includes basic photographic skills including camera operation and exposure control. It is a hands-on course that will build basic proficiency in documenting a crime scene. Each student should have access to a digital camera and software to process the pictures.
 
#CJT 2112 2 hrs., 2 crs.
Crime Scene Safety
The student will be exposed to the major issues of concern regarding safety at the crime scene. Emphasis will be placed on chemical and biological exposure. Protective procedures and equipment will be emphasized.
 
#CJT 2113 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Courtroom Presentation of Scientific Evidence
This course covers preparation of evidence and presentation of evidence in a court of law. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the legal aspects of crime scene investigation. The student will prepare visual aids relating to scientific testimony and participate in mock trial exercises.
 
#CJT 2141 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Introduction to Forensic Science
This course will expose the student to the capabilities of a full service crime lab. It will also cover chain of custody and evidence submission.
 
#CJT 2240 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Fingerprint Classification
This course teaches the student how to classify, file, and identify inked fingerprints and compare them to unknown fingerprints.
 
#CJT 2241 3 hrs., 3 crs.
Latent Print Development
Prerequisite: CJT 2112.
This course covers the techniques involved in detection, enhancement, and recovery of latent fingerprints from physical evidence. Chemical and mechanical methods will be taught for use on varying surfaces.
 
#CJT 2260 2 hrs., 2 crs.
Biological Evidence
Prerequisite: CJT 2112.
This course exposes the student to the forensic value, collection, handling, preservation, testing, and documentation of biological evidence. It also addresses safety issues in handling biological evidence.
 
=SCY 0501 40 contact hrs., 1.5 vocational crs.
Unarmed Security Guard
This course is designed to prepare students to apply for class “D” private security officer license. Topics include: regulatory compliance, first aid and CPR, emergency procedures, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Topics of instruction cover both Course A and Course B of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requirements for application and renewal of license.
 
=SCY 0503C 28 contact hrs., 1.0 vocational crs.
Armed Security Guard $50.00 lab fee
This course is designed to meet or exceed the Florida Department of State requirements for obtaining a Class “G” armed security officer license. This course provides practical experience and qualification in firearms as well as a review of Florida state law. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible for application to the Florida Department of State for licensure as an armed security officer.
 
# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.
+ Minimum grade of "C" required.
= PSAV course.

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