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Public Safety Degree Overview
A degree in Public Safety generally teaches students how to maintain safety at the local, state and federal levels. Some of the courses required for Public Safety majors include: Disaster Preparation, Emergency Response, Private Security Practices and Technology, ...Read More
A.A.S. in Fire Science
Designed for students who would like to work as a firefighter, fire inspector, or fire investigator, this program offered by Kaplan gives students the basic skills and knowledge that they need in a variety of subjects related to those fields. Coursework includes study of: firefighter safety, building codes, code inspection, and strategy.
B.S. in Fire Sciences
Graduates of this program will be ready to begin or advance a career in the field of fire services. With a wide range of topics covered, such as arson, a fire service’s role in the community, and fire investigation, students will be given new and improved skills to help them as they continue or begin to work as a member of the fire services community.
M.S. in Criminal Justice/Policing
In recent years there has been an increased need for qualified criminal justice professionals, and this trend is not expected to change in the near future. Kaplan’s criminal justice program is aimed at those currently working in the law enforcement field to achieve career advancement. Having a master’s degree can often lead to such career advancement. Students wh ...
MS - Public Safety Leadership
Public safety has become an increasingly complex field in recent years, and as such there is a demand for knowledgeable professionals in the field. Students in this program will be prepared to seek positions in the many fields available in the field of public safety upon graduation. Coursework focuses on leadership issues in public safety such as human developmen ...
BS in Public Safety Administration
Grand Canyon University offers a Bachelor of Science online program in Public Safety Administration that emphasizes the need for a theoretical and applied approach in educating future professionals in fields of public protection. The program aims to develop professional and practical skills and knowledge relevant for public safety, as well as research methodology ...
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at South University with a specialization in Cyber Crime aims to provide advanced knowledge and deep understanding of preventing, identifying and fighting computational criminal activities. Graduates will gain complete insight into systems, networks, digital forensics and computer security. The program is designed ...
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
A Bachelor's online program at South University in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Cyber Crime is intended for individuals who want to join crime fighting personnel and protect our country and its citizens from growing threats of cyber crime. This degree offers an integrated knowledge of U.S. criminal justice system and computational approach in identify ...
BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management
This Bachelor's program will give students an insight of public safety industry through a theoretical knowledge and applied practice. The program is focused at emergency planning and management, while providing an interdisciplinary perspective. Degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management will enable graduates to work in one of related fields such as law enfo ...
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration
The Bachelor of Science program in Public Safety Administration is focused on management, event response, administrative law, public and social policies. Students will gain a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of public safety systems. This degree can open new possibilities of employment in law enforcement, fire departments, medical emergency or other gover ...
MS in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fir...
This program educates public safety leaders that are prepared to face difficult challenges and deal with threats to public safety. Students will develop leadership skills, confidence and theoretical foundations to successfully direct disaster prevention, preparation and management. Many concepts learned through this program include ethical aspects, practical skil ...
B.A. in Organizational Management - Public Safety Admin...
One of the specializations offered by this flexible Bachelor's program in Organizational Management is the Public Safety Administration. Students will learn the fundamental skills in organization, decision making, communications and human resource management necessary to establish a successful career in public sector. The flexibility of Ashford's University BA pr ...
Bachelor of Science in Security Management
The Bachelor of Science in Security Management degree will provide graduates with fundamental knowledge of security management, risks and threats. Through this challenging curriculum, students will learn how to identify security threats, categorize them, detect intrusions and use up-to-date technologies in security management. This degree can be an entry-position ...
Public Safety Degree Overview
A degree in Public Safety generally teaches students how to maintain safety at the local, state and federal levels. Some of the courses required for Public Safety majors include: Disaster Preparation, Emergency Response, Private Security Practices and Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, Communications and Technology Security, and Terrorism Risk Assessment and Response.
Good News for Public Safety Majors
Employment for Fire, Police and Ambulance Dispatchers is expected to grow faster than average.
What Types of Jobs Fit this Degree
Anti-Terrorism Task Force Coordinator, Emergency Response Specialist, Public Events Security Coordinator, Corporate Security Manager, Fire Chief and Chief of Police
Starting Salary
Starting salaries for a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety is on average $28,000. Advanced degrees will lead to supervisory/management positions which can begin around $100,000 on average.
Earning Potential for Specific Fields
The median annual wages for police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers were $33,670 in 2008.
Learn more about getting your degree in Public Safety online by choosing one of the degree options above. Salary information and job projections can be found at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov.



