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Bachelor's Degree Public Safety Administration

Public Safety Administration
Bachelor of Science
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
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  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Prepare for leadership in your profession with a bachelor's degree in public safety administration.

The bachelor’s degree in public safety administration at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and expand your understanding of the unique aspects of administration in the field of public safety. In this program, you’ll study public safety’s professional and legal frameworks as well as administrators’ responsibilities related to risk management, mitigation, and liability. You’ll also examine ethical decision-making processes and distinguish the attributes of exceptional public safety leaders.

Total Credits Required: 120

  • Required Major Core Courses: 27
  • Required Major Capstone Course: 3
  • Required Related Course: 3
  • General Education Courses: 41
  • Minor and Elective Courses: 46

  • (3 Credits, PSAD 302)
  • PSAD 304
  • PSAD 306
  • PSAD 408
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 331)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 317)
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 495)

Related Required Course

The following may be applied to general education requirements:

  • (3 Credits, IFSM 300)

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees. 

Minor and Elective Courses: 49 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors. 

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Study Best Practices
Analyze the unique aspects and best professional practices in public safety administration.
Analyze Legal Frameworks
Analyze the legal framework that outlines the obligations and limitations of public safety entities.
Evaluate Challenges
Evaluate challenges around professional obligation and the development of mitigation plans.
Utilize Ethics
Use ethical frameworks in the decision-making process required of public safety professionals.
Build Leadership Skills
Study the leadership attributes associated with professionals within public safety administration.
Demonstrate Knowledge
Identify a public safety issue and recommend possible solutions.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for a leadership role in first responder organizations. These include organizations involved in law enforcement, security, emergency dispatch, emergency management, fire service, homeland security, and emergency medical services. This program is ideal for those who have already worked in the public safety field in some capacity and want to further their skills.

Please note: Most of the disciplines noted above require additional specific training like emergency training, dispatch training, or attending a police or fire academy.

$53B
Public Safety Market
The public safety market is expected to reach $52.98 billion by 2025, registering growth of almost 30 percent between 2020 and 2025.
Source: Research and Markets | "Public Safety Market - Growth, Trends, Forecasts (2020– 2025)" | 2020

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Public Safety Student Association

The Public Safety Student Association encourages discussions on careers, current events, and topics within the public safety field. Activities have included webinars on related topics and careers. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, staff, and faculty. Students and alumni can join the Public Safety Student Association group on CareerQuest. 

I feel like I've been successful throughout my Air Force career and I feel, with my UMGC degree, I will also be successful in the civilian sector as an Emergency Management Director.

Natasha G., Humble, TX, BS in Public Safety Administration