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This program is designed to help current and future public safety professionals develop essential job-ready leadership skills they can apply across public safety industries.
Undergraduate Certificate Public Safety Executive Leadership
Public Safety Executive Leadership
Undergraduate CertificateAT A GLANCE
- 18 credits
- Transfer up to 9 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $ per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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Develop advanced professional and leadership skills in this online certificate program.
The public safety executive leadership certificate at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to provide you with the skills public safety organizations are looking for in their leaders. Designed for current and future professionals and officials in a variety of public safety fields, the program can help you gain skills and knowledge in public safety planning, legal affairs, public policy, research, technology, leadership, and contemporary public safety practice.
Courses
Total Credits Required: 18
- PSAD 304
- PSAD 306
- PSAD 408
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Develop a Plan
Create a leadership development plan that addresses strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
Manage a Budget
Create a public safety budget, including resource allocation, that relates to a strategic plan.
Learn the Finer Points
Understand legal and public policy issues faced by public safety administrators.
Collaborate Effectively
Conduct strategic and tactical inter-agency planning in public safety emergencies.
Work with Technology
Identify and evaluate technologies appropriate to public safety emergencies.
Prepare to Lead
Develop leadership skills and techniques for understanding media.
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Additional Information
The certificate consists of six courses (18 credits) that can be applied toward UMGC bachelor's degree programs in public safety administration and homeland security.