Social & public services

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Social &Public Services

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The Social & Public Services pathway is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people, are passionate about making a positive impact, and wish to pursue a career helping others feel safe and secure. This pathway will prepare you to work with diverse populations, equip you with the knowledge to handle real-life situations and teach you how to create safe environments for individuals, families, and communities.

Why pursue Social & Public Services at Edison State?

  • Gain a Teaching License  The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and prepares individuals for the Ohio Pre-Kindergarten Associate Teacher License.
  • Prepared for Employment  75% of criminal justice graduates attribute their employment to earning a degree from Edison State. 
  • Apprenticeship  Edison State partners with the Troy Fire Department to offer a firefighter/paramedic apprenticeship. This allows students to gain college credit while earning an income.

Explore Social & Public Services programs.

The Social & Public Services pathway offers four specific program options.

Computer Forensics

Full-Time & Part-Time

Computer Forensics

Combines criminal justice with network and computer security in order to detect illegal activity and obtain evidence for prosecution of criminal acts.

Criminal Justice

Full-Time & Part-Time

Criminal Justice

Students will learn the complexities of the criminal justice system and become equipped to become law enforcement or corrections officers.

Early Childhood Education

Full-Time & Part-Time

Early Childhood Education

Focus is on the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and creative development of young children in order to serve families in various settings.

Social Services

Full-Time

Social Services

Prepares students for entry-level work helping professionals in social service agencies that deal with a variety of challenges, traumas, and dilemmas.

Explore Social & Public Services certificates.

The Social & Public Services offers technical certificates that students the skills can obtain to increase their skills and advance in their career.

    Edison State offers technical certificates within career program areas. Courses outlined in each certificate can lead to an Associate degree for the program sponsoring the certificate. Students generally receive certificates for the completion of 30-37 semester hours of coursework. A certificate can be completed in twelve months.

    Paramedic

    Short-Term Technical Certificates give students the skills needed to enter a new career field or to advance in their current role and can be completed in under a year.

    Child Development Associate
    Emergency Medical Technician
    Peace Officer Academy

    Why Social & Public Services?

    Explore the career outlook.


    Edison State sets you up with the skills you need to be successful as a/an:

    • Childcare Provider
    • Family Service Worker
    • Law Enforcement/Corrections Officer
    • Computer Forensics Technician
    • Paramedic

    More to learn.

    Peace Officer Training

    Featured certificate

    Basic Peace Officer Academy Training Begins

    The most recent Peace Officer Academy began on July 8, 2024. Check back for information on the next academy.

    Child playing

    Featured Experience

    You Could Gain Hands-On Experience On Campus

    Students may have an opportunity to work in the Child Development Center providing hands-on learning.

    Sarah Beck

    Featured Student

    Explore How Sarah Beck is Breaking the Cycle

    Read Sarah's story "My Escape" and learn how Sarah is using her education at Edison State to make a difference.

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