The two programs—associate of applied science in law enforcement, public administration and supervision and associate of applied science in cosmetology—were approved by the board of trustees in August. District officials have not announced when the programs would begin.
About the programs
Both programs include 15 semester credit hours of general education requirements as well as 45 semester credit hours of workforce education coursework. Students on each associate track are required by Texas law to complete 60 semester credit hours, college officials said.
Labor market trends have shown a demand for college educated law enforcement officers in order to meet the leadership needs of law enforcement agencies across the region, officials said. Market analysis has also shown a demand for cosmetologists, according to the meeting agenda.
More details
The degree program in law enforcement, public administration and supervision will offer a Level 2 certificate of 42 semester credit hours in foundational public administration and supervision coursework. The degree program will be offered at Collin College's Public Safety Training Center in McKinney.
The degree program is expected to cost the college $924,700 during its first five years of operations. Costs include paying the salaries of full-time and adjunct faculty. Anticipated revenue for the college during the program's first five years is $2.22 million, according to the program budget.
The cosmetology program will offer two program tracks within the associate of applied science degree: general track and barber track. The barber track will also include training to sit for a barber license. The degree program will also include a Level 1 certificate in foundational cosmetology coursework along with two Level 2 certificates, one aligned to the general track and other aligned with the barber track, officials said. The certificate tracks are 45 semester credit hours each.
The cumulative cost for the program’s first five years is $3.69 million.
The cosmetology program will be housed at Collin College's Courtyard Center located in Plano.
“Cosmetology will always be needed, so I’m happy to support it,” board member Raj Menon said.
