Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration
Program Description/Employment Options For Graduates:
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration program provides associate program graduates from areas such as law enforcement, paralegal, fire science and emergency management with an educational pathway that leads to a bachelor's degree with workforce skills that are desired in the government and the private sectors. Coursework will include the areas of public safety, homeland security, management, administrative law, crisis and disaster issues and terrorism prevention. Employment options include positions such as Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Inspector, Fire Marshal, Emergency Management Coordinator, Training Officer, Captain and Lieutenant (Fire and Law Enforcement), Emergency Management Officer, State Trooper, Emergency Management Communications Center Chief, and Mitigation Coordinator. Work settings include fire and rescue departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency management operations and facilities, and planning and utilities departments.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Public Safety Administration will include:
- A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0
- Completion of 45 semester hours towards an Associate degree program. Included in this must be ENC 1101 and MAT 1033 (or a course at that same or higher level).
- Successfully complete all or most of the prerequisite courses (with a grade of C or better).
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A separate program application must be submitted to the program director. |
Program Prerequisites:
There will be no prerequisites aside from holding related associates degree. Students who hold an AS/AAS degree must also complete the general education requirements for an AA (the exact amount of coursework needed will depend upon their AS/AAS degree program).
Program Course Listing:
Upper Level (3000 - 4000) Course Requirements
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Foundations of Public Administration |
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Contemporary Issues in Public Safety Administration/Homeland Security |
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Program Planning and Evaluation |
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Community Relations Theory and Practice |
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Public Finance |
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Teaching Human Resource Management |
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Critical Incident Management |
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Administrative Law |
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Introduction to Homeland Security |
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Evolution of Emergency Mgmt |
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Management of Specialized Law Enforcement Units |
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Terrorism Preparedness |
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Emerging Issues in Environmental Disaster Mgmt |
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Public Safety/Homeland Security Capstone |
Summary of Credit Hour Requirements:
General Education = 36
Electives = 42
Upper Level Courses = 42
Total = 120
For more information contact Program Director:
