Study Certificate of Achievement Advanced in Community Service Officer at De Anza College in the USA, Social Sciences and Humanities Division

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Community Service Officer sequence provides the foundational skills required to successfully gain non-sworn employment in this expanding field within local law enforcement. Community Service Officers (CSOs) assist police officers and perform public safety services to communities. The certificate curriculum provides students with a comprehensive overview of the federal and state criminal justice systems, criminal law, community-police relations, report writing, criminal investigation, victim/witness interviewing techniques, evidence collection and digital photography. CSO positions interact with all segments of society in a wide variety of public safety situations while performing, under general supervision, numerous field and office non-enforcement support assignments.

Which department am I in?

Social Sciences and Humanities Division

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$10,224.00 per year

Tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at USD $284 per unit, effective July 1, 2026.); Estimated cost for books and supplies - USD $1,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,

Cupertino,

California,

95014, West, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$10,224.00 per year

Tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at USD $284 per unit, effective July 1, 2026.); Estimated cost for books and supplies - USD $1,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/02/2027

Start date

April 2027

Venue

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,

Cupertino,

California,

95014, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Upload an official school transcript. Students must be 18 years old to attend college. Students who are younger than 18 (but at least 16 before first day of classes) can attend with proof of secondary/high school completion or the equivalent. All documents must be in English or officially translated into English.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.