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Public Safety Executive Leadership
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
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.
Program Highlights
- 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.
Required Courses
- PSAD 304
- PSAD 306
- PSAD 408
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
Career Preparation
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.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.