Certificate Overview
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Safety provides students with essential leadership, ethical decision-making, and emergency management skills while recognizing prior learning and professional experience in firefighting, EMT, and certified public management. This certificate strengthens leadership and management capabilities, preparing students for advanced roles in emergency response, public administration, and safety management.
This certificate aligns with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program. Please contact an advisor for more information.
Credit Distribution
Required Courses
| LDR-3050 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| HLS-3900 | Ethical Management in Public Safety | 3 |
| EDM-3000 | Concepts of Emergency Management | 3 |
Students Choose Two From the Following:
| CRJ-1010 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| HLS-4200 | Homeland Security: Preparedness, Prevention, and Deterrence | 3 |
| HLS-4290 | Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery | 3 |
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| Use six credits of the following Prior Learning Review options: | |
Total Credit Hours: 15