Reinhardt College has recently created two new programs with online options to meet the demands of the growing law enforcement and fire fighting fields by offering an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Science in Fire Management.

These degrees will help prepare future leaders in jobs that will allow them to give back to the community. Demand for law enforcement officers and fire fighters is expected to rise 11 percent before 2016.

Beginning in Jan. 2010, Reinhardt will offer an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Science in Fire Management with online options. Reinhardt currently offers liberal arts general education courses online that are designed to help students complete general education requirements, as well as requirements of specific programs and majors.

The criminal justice program is structured to offer introductory career training for those interested in law enforcement; the legal system; local, state and federal government; and homeland security. It also has opportunities for security management in the private and public sector, postal service and non-profit arenas.

The fire management program will prepare students to excel and advance in the field of firefighting. It will also offer opportunities for advancement to leadership and management positions. The required and elective courses in the fire management program are derived from the model curriculum adopted by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network.

Online education enables Reinhardt to spread its mission of delivering quality education and commitment to its students, the extended community and well beyond Waleska. For more information about Reinhardt’s online programs, visit http://reinhardt.educampusonline.com