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Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety

School of Public Service Leadership

Public Safety Leadership specialization

With the field of public safety becoming broader and more complex, there is increased demand for public safety leaders who are knowledgeable on a range of public safety, criminal justice, and emergency preparedness issues, and have the business and human resources skills to effectively manage a complex organization. The master's-level specialization is designed to prepare you to handle the many facets of public safety leadership through course work that includes human development and behavior, organizational leadership, accounting and finance, and training and performance improvement. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing career advancement or consulting careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency response, and other public safety professions.

Concentration option: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money. Contact an enrollment counselor for details.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Credit: $423

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • PSF5002 - Survey of Public Safety Issues, Theories, and Concepts
  • PSF5006 - Research Methodology in Public Safety
  • PSF5334 - Public Safety Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • PSF5600 - Public Safety Organizational Leadership
  • PSF5601 - Personal Leadership Development
  • PSF5602 - Leadership and Human Resource Management
  • PSF5610 - Accounting and Finance in Public Safety Organizations
  • PSF5611 - Managing Training and Performance Improvement
  • PSF5991 - Integrative Project for Public Safety Learners*

Three Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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