Public Services & Fine Arts
Darrell Robinson, an attorney in the Washington, DC area, began his law education at PCC after suffering a serious car accident in which he was given a 50-50 chance at survival. After making a promise to himself to not let the results of the accident stop him, Robinson spent 18 months taking Criminal Justice courses at PCC before earning a Juris Doctorate from N.C. Central University.
“although life had dealt me an unfair hand,” Robinson said. “I vowed that if I lived, I would make an extensive effort to realize my dream.”
Darrell Robinson 2009, Criminal Justice Technology
PCC’s Public Services and Fine Arts
Division covers a wide range of programs that prepare individuals for careers that enrich the lives of their fellow citizens, foster the development of young minds, promote homeland security, and ensure the wheels of justice turn smoothly.
The Advertising and Graphic Design program emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic materials. For students planning to study fine arts at a four-year institution, the Associate in Fine Arts program introduces students to the history of art and design and allows exploration through sculpture, photography, jewelry design and painting. The curriculum also includes transferable general education courses required of freshmen and sophomore art majors at four-year colleges and universities. Law enforcement cadets can learn how to “serve and protect” through Basic Law Enforcement Training while personnel already in the field can take advantage of PCC’s in-service training courses to meet their recertification and instructional needs.