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Public Safety Degree
The master's degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency
management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and
preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are
prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions. This specialization is
designed to deepen your knowledge of how to handle sensitive and unpredictable situations, navigate
the many public safety agencies, and deal with varied human reactions. Courses also cover
administrative skills related to accounting, training, and other oversight functions. Students
with a concentration in Public Safety Administration will possess many of the skills necessary to
be successful in the public sector. These students will combine their Public Safety Administration
concentration with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision
making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree.
Scope of this program
Recent major disasters around the world have brought to light the importance of professionals with
advanced leadership skills to oversee the organizations that respond to complex emergencies, such as
natural disasters and terrorist attacks. There is increased demand for public safety leaders who are
knowledgeable on a range of issues, from emergency prevention and preparedness to homeland security
and terrorism. The Public Safety Leadership specialization is designed for the career advancement of
those with experience in law enforcement, fire services, emergency communications, emergency medical
services, and other security professions. The emergency management specialization is Public Safety is
designed for professionals in law enforcement, fire service, or other security fields who want to
expertly manage critical incidents.
Leading Programs:
- Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety – Emergency Management
- Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety – Public Safety Leadership
- B.S. in Public Safety
- Criminal Justice - Public Safety
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