Emergency Services Education

Emergency Services Education prepares students for rewarding careers in public safety through comprehensive academic and hands-on training programs. Areas of study include:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • Law Enforcement
  • Paramedicine

These programs are offered at the Emergency Services Education Center (ESEC), located at 7601 Steinbeck Bend Road. The ESEC is a state-of-the-art, off-campus training facility designed specifically to prepare students for careers in emergency services.

Large building labeled “Emergency Services Education Center” with a curved glass entrance and brick exterior.

The facility features a six-story burn tower and a mock fire station bay, providing Fire Academy students with realistic, scenario-based training in fire suppression and rescue operations.

Law Enforcement students train in a dedicated weight room and takedown room, where they develop defensive tactics, control techniques, and the skills necessary to safely manage combative individuals while minimizing the risk of injury.

The ESEC also includes modern instructional laboratories that support hands-on learning for students in Forensic Science and Paramedicine programs, ensuring they gain practical experience using current equipment and industry standard techniques.

Address:
7601 Steinbeck Bend Rd.
Waco, TX 76708

Accreditation

McLennan Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). MCC is approved to award these degrees:

  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Applied Science

For questions about MCC's accreditation, contact:

SACSCOC                                                                                                                               

1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-679-4500