Certificate in Public Safety Administration
Certificate in Public Safety Administration
The Public Safety Administration certificates are designed for the person who works in public safety and already has a bachelor's degree or who is not interested in a bachelor's degree at the present time. There are two certificates in Public Safety Administration - Level I and Level II. The Level I and Level II certificate courses comprise the concentration in Public Safety Administration. For a list of the outcomes, refer to that section of the catalog.
Students without a public safety background, but possessing an equivalent associate degree (such as criminal justice, fire science, etc.) may also participate in the Public Safety Administration major.
Certificate Core Courses
Level I: Certificate in Public Safety Administration
Prepares the public safety person for an entry level supervisory/management position.
This Certificate is 18 credits. Only 6 credits will be accepted in transfer for Level 1.All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Total | 18cr |
---|---|
PSA 305: Ethics in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 315: Public Safety Community Delivery Systems | 3cr |
PSA 330: Cultural Diversity in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 335: Group Dynamics in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 355: Human Resources in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 360: America's Homeland Security | 3cr |
Level II: Certificate in Public Safety Administration
Enhances the skills of the public safety administrator. Must complete Level I before taking Level II.
This Certificate is 18 credits. Only 3 credits will be accepted in transfer for Level II. PSA 495 will not be accepted in transfer, and must be taken at Charter Oak. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Total | 18cr |
---|---|
PSA 410: Political and Legal Systems in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 425: Counteracting Terrorism | 3cr |
PSA 440: Research Methodology in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 445: Strategic Planning in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 465: Global Perspectives in Emergency Management | 3cr |
PSA 495: Public Safety Admin Major Capstone | 3cr |
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a concentration in Public Safety Administration will be able to:
- discuss current issues, propose solutions, and describe shortcomings in public safety preparation for and response to the threat of terrorism;
- identify and analyze various cultures and their diverse historical, economic and societal variations within the context of public safety;
- apply motivational theory and leadership theory to individual and groups functioning in public safety organizations;
- apply personal and professional ethical accountability in the public safety environment;
- analyze and apply the political and legal systems model for understanding governmental, legal, and operational problems;
- discuss the various models and application of public safety service delivery systems throughout the United States;
- examine how group behavior affects organizational effectiveness, decision-making, conflict resolution, and strategies for efficient group and task management;
- analyze problems and needs within the public safety sector, review literature, collect data, measure objectives, and apply analytical skills in a research project;
- explain the fundamentals and application of strategic analysis and planning in public safety;
- use effective verbal and non-verbal skills and interpret how they affect personal and professional relationships; and
- explain the values and perceptions of groups affecting recruiting, training, and evaluation, and identify the current legal issues in human resources as they pertain to the public safety arena.
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Certificate in Public Safety Administration
The Public Safety Administration certificates are designed for the person who works in public safety and already has a bachelor's degree or who is not interested in a bachelor's degree at the present time. There are two certificates in Public Safety Administration - Level I and Level II. The Level I and Level II certificate courses comprise the concentration in Public Safety Administration. For a list of the outcomes, refer to that section of the catalog.
Students without a public safety background, but possessing an equivalent associate degree (such as criminal justice, fire science, etc.) may also participate in the Public Safety Administration major.
Certificate Core Courses
Level I: Certificate in Public Safety Administration
Prepares the public safety person for an entry level supervisory/management position.
This Certificate is 18 credits. Only 6 credits will be accepted in transfer for Level 1.All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Total | 18cr |
---|---|
PSA 305: Ethics in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 315: Public Safety Community Delivery Systems | 3cr |
PSA 330: Cultural Diversity in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 335: Group Dynamics in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 355: Human Resources in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 360: America's Homeland Security | 3cr |
Level II: Certificate in Public Safety Administration
Enhances the skills of the public safety administrator. Must complete Level I before taking Level II.
This Certificate is 18 credits. Only 3 credits will be accepted in transfer for Level II. PSA 495 will not be accepted in transfer, and must be taken at Charter Oak. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Total | 18cr |
---|---|
PSA 410: Political and Legal Systems in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 425: Counteracting Terrorism | 3cr |
PSA 440: Research Methodology in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 445: Strategic Planning in Public Safety Administration | 3cr |
PSA 465: Global Perspectives in Emergency Management | 3cr |
PSA 495: Public Safety Admin Major Capstone | 3cr |
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a concentration in Public Safety Administration will be able to:
- discuss current issues, propose solutions, and describe shortcomings in public safety preparation for and response to the threat of terrorism;
- identify and analyze various cultures and their diverse historical, economic and societal variations within the context of public safety;
- apply motivational theory and leadership theory to individual and groups functioning in public safety organizations;
- apply personal and professional ethical accountability in the public safety environment;
- analyze and apply the political and legal systems model for understanding governmental, legal, and operational problems;
- discuss the various models and application of public safety service delivery systems throughout the United States;
- examine how group behavior affects organizational effectiveness, decision-making, conflict resolution, and strategies for efficient group and task management;
- analyze problems and needs within the public safety sector, review literature, collect data, measure objectives, and apply analytical skills in a research project;
- explain the fundamentals and application of strategic analysis and planning in public safety;
- use effective verbal and non-verbal skills and interpret how they affect personal and professional relationships; and
- explain the values and perceptions of groups affecting recruiting, training, and evaluation, and identify the current legal issues in human resources as they pertain to the public safety arena.