APPENDIX
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREAS FOR EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE

The County and the DSA have agreed that the following list of subject areas generally qualify for educational incentive. The qualifying areas listed below are representative of the intent of the program; course work from subject areas not listed may be approved by the Human Resources Director and the Department Head. Further, while a degree may be required for receipt of the incentive, degrees may not be available in all subject areas listed. Employees are encouraged to qualify courses with the Human Resources Department before taking them if there is any question as to their acceptability.

Qualifying Subject Areas
Administration of Justice
Behavioral Science
Business Administration
Combination Social Studies
Communication Techniques
Community Relations
Computer Science
Counseling & Guidance
Correctional Science
Criminal Justice
Criminology
English
Interviewing Techniques
Investigative Techniques
Law
Law in Society
Organizational Management
Police Administration
Police Science
Political Economy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Speech
Supervisory Techniques
Urban Affairs

Qualifying in Limited Circumstances
Agricultural Sciences (during employee’s assignment as Rural Crime Investigator only)
Mortuary Science (for Deputy Coroners only)