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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.

Certificate Requirements

Level I: Certificate in Public Safety Administration

Prepares the public safety person for an entry level supervisory/management position.

Only six credits will be accepted in transfer.= for Level 1.

Level II: Certificate in Public Safety Administration

Enhances the skills of the public safety administrator. Must complete Level I before taking Level II.

Only three credits will be accepted in transfer for Level II. PSA 499 will not be accepted in transfer, and must be taken at 天美传媒.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Public Administration will be able to:

1. explain the nature of public organization;
2. explain the nature of the public policy process;
3. identify ways to effectively involve citizens in public decision making;
4. understand the characteristics and apply the values and responsibilities for the public interest as it relates to public and nonprofit leadership;
5. demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver professional oral presentations and to research and write concise and documented organizational reports;
6. identify and compare public policy and governments in a global context;
7. understand the implications for public organizations and nonprofits in a pluralistic and diverse society and the accepted approaches for operating successfully in this environment;
8. recognize ethical issues in public and nonprofit management and apply a framework for addressing them;
9. apply appropriate strategic models to public policy decision making and evaluation;
10. identify organizational opportunities and public policy challenges and utilize quantitative methodologies in their analysis;
11. demonstrate the ability to apply information technology where appropriate; and properly and effectively use technology to develop and administer public policy