If you’ve chosen the Law and Public Service career path, your next step is to choose which Guided Pathway within the career path is the best fit for you.
Your pathway advisor is happy to meet to discuss your academic goals. And your career coach is eager to meet to discuss your career goals. Both have tools to help you pick the right guided pathway.
Also, consider your personality and temperament when exploring which Guided Pathway within Law and Public Service fits you. Sensitive to others’ needs? You may enjoy a career as a social worker. Are you strong-willed and known to stand up for an idea you believe in? Consider government work, where you could advocate to bring about positive changes in your community.
Whatever your strengths, the advisors and coaches can help you — from start to finish.
Law and Public Service Careers
With a certificate or degree in Law and Public Service, you can get training to become an...
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
Child, Family and School Social Worker
Social and Community Service Managers
Other Law and Public Service Careers
- Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologist
- First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives
- Economist
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
- Sociology Teacher, Postsecondary
- Title Examiner, Abstractor and Searcher
Jobs may require a bachelor's degree or higher. Please review current job openings and contact your advisor to review options.
All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence
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School of Law and Public Service Pathways
Anthropology 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Basic Criminal Justice Studies Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, Mountain View
Conflict Management Basic Mediator Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Criminal Justice and Public Safety A.A.S. 2024-2025
Available At: Cedar Valley, Eastfield, Mountain View
Criminal Justice and Public Safety A.A.S. (Accelerated) 2024-2025
Available At: Cedar Valley, Eastfield, Mountain View
Criminal Justice Management Certificate (30 hours) 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, Mountain View
Crisis Intervention Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Cedar Valley, Eastfield, Mountain View
Digital Forensics and Private Investigation Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield
Fire Arson/Investigation Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. (Option 1) 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. (Option 2) 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Fire Science Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Forensic Science Technician Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield
Geography 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Gerontology Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield
History 2024-2025
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Human Services Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield
Junior Legal Assistant Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate 2024-2025
Available At: Eastfield
Paralegal A.A.S. 2024-2025
Available At: El Centro
Ready to take your first step in your new career?