SAC Announces Educational Partnership with Bexar县 Sheriff’s Office

圣安东尼奥学院 has partnered with the Bexar县 Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to offer classes toward an associate degree. 的类, to be held at the sheriff’s office, will be open to sheriff’s employees, 他们的家庭, 和社区.

The partnership is based on a shared mission between SAC and the BCSO of making college available to empower the 圣安东尼奥 community.

“圣安东尼奥学院 is excited about this new partnership and opportunity,” said SAC Interim President Dr. 旧金山索利斯. “We want to offer a quality college education where people work and live in order to provide a successful academic foundation for their future.”

“圣安东尼奥学院 made a huge difference in my career,” said Bexar县 Sheriff Javier Salazar, SAC毕业生. “I’m thankful they will continue to help me by opening doors for my employees, as well as the community we serve.”

In the spring of 2023, SAC will offer courses in core curriculum subjects, such as government and history, as well as a student development class to help students transition to college and improve the skills needed for academic success. In addition, SAC will offer courses in criminal justice and drug and alcohol counseling.

Students attending classes at the BSCO will be considered SAC students and will have access to student support services, including the library, 建议, 辅导, and the Student Advocacy Center. Students will be able to earn an associate degree by attending classes at the BSCO, through remote learning, 参加SAC.

Students will be able to earn a degree in any program, including criminal justice and law enforcement.

In the future, SAC and the BSCO will expand this partnership into other academic areas. Plans are being considered to offer internships for SAC students at the sheriff’s office and for qualified members of the sheriff’s staff to serve as adjunct faculty at SAC.

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