Public & Social Services
Public & Social Services Change Lives.
Austin Community College Public & Social Services division offers career paths for students ready to make a difference serving their communities. Students who are interested in fire science, social work, or criminal justice should explore these options.
Emergency Response & Disaster Management
- State-of-the-art public safety training facility
- Firefighter Academy
- Texas Peace Officer Training
Social Services
- Associates of arts (AA) in Social Services
- Associates of arts (AA) in General Human Services
- Associates of arts (AA) in Addiction Counseling and the Advanced Certificate in Addiction Counseling
Paralegal Training
- Classes taught by licensed attorneys
- Flexible evening and weekend courses
- AAS Associate of applied science (AAS) and advanced technical certificate training programs
ACC Public & Social Services – Start Here
- Apply to ACC
- Meet virtually with your advisor to map out your educational plan
- Register for classes
- Apply for financial aid and tuition exemptions if eligible
Programs
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Inside this Area of Study
ACC is home to the Public Safety Training Center. Located at Hays Campus, this facility provides hands-on training for firefighters, law enforcement, and paramedics. It features a 7,000-square-foot tactical room, 50-yard tactical shooting range, 19-acre emergency vehicle operator course, and specially designed training rooms for different first responders.
Questions?
We’re ready to help!
Contact ACC’s recruitment team for 1-on-1 assistance. We can help with admission steps, financial aid information, career and university transfer planning, and more.