Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety

School of Human Services

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.

Core Courses

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

Specialization Courses

• 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.

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