Public Safety Administration

The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations.

Course work in diverse subject areas includes public safety administration and education, interagency operations, crisis leadership, government and agency financial management, professional standards, incident management, administrative law, and supervision, while providing a streamlined pathway that recognizes the value of previously earned skillsets and credentials within the public safety sector.

Employment opportunities exist with fire or police departments, emergency management organizations, governmental agencies, industrial firms, correctional facilities, private industries, insurance organizations, educational organizations, security and protective organizations, and through self-employment opportunities.

Credit for Prior Learning Experience

Students may receive credit for prior learning if they have received certifications in the following areas: Basic Law Enforcement Training, Department of Corrections Detention Officers Training, Department of Corrections Probation Officer Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training, Jailer Certification, NC Highway Patrol Basic Training, Private Investigation, Correctional Officer Basic Training. Students who have successfully obtained certifications in these areas from an approved accredited school/course may receive credit for courses toward their Associate in Applied Science Degree in Public Safety Administration and/or toward a related certificate. Students must have successfully passed the comprehensive state certification examination and be eligible for certification. Students must have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training since 1985.

Students may receive credit for courses offered in the A.A.S., Public Safety Administration programs for the following certifications.