MS Master of Science in Public Safety Public Safety Leadership specialization
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 48
Core Courses
12 course quarter credits.
- PSL5002
- Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Master's Learners (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5007
- Introduction to Research Methodology (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5334
- Public Safety Ethnic and Cultural Awareness (4 quarter credits)
Specialization Courses
24 course quarter credits.
- PSF5600
- Public Safety Organizational Leadership (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5601
- Personal Leadership Development (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5602
- Leadership and Human Resource Management (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5610
- Accounting and Finance in Public Safety Organizations (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5611
- Managing Training and Performance Improvement (4 quarter credits)
- PSF5991
- Integrative Project for Public Safety Learners* (4 quarter credits)
Three Elective Courses
12 course quarter credits. Choose any graduate courses.
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.
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Concentrations
If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. Concentrations available for this specialization include:
- Fire Service Administration
- Forensics
- Health Policy and Management
- Homeland Security
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy Management and Collaborative Governance
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
To learn more, call 1.866.933.5973 or email an enrollment counselor.
