Online Public Safety Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

This program prepares students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for management positions in various business enterprises, with a concentration of courses in public safety leadership. These career opportunities may be in areas such as business administration, public administration, or public safety for the existing or emerging manager. The program includes the application of theory and practice, and case studies are emphasized throughout all courses.

Program objectives
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1. Demonstrate analytical skills in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, leadership, information systems, operations, and strategy.

2. Plan change efforts, negotiate consensus, and act as a leader to solve organizational challenges.

3. Analyze ethical obligations and prepare responses to complex legal and/or ethical situations.

4. Analyze the impact of diversity on the organization, work with constituents to identify global challenges, and propose solutions to the challenges.

5. Evaluate internal and external information to inform decision making, and present findings in written and/or oral formats to a variety of audiences.

6. Evaluate alternative solutions to complex management challenges in the field of public safety.

Entry Requirements

1. Prior Degree Requirement: Prospective graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or have completed a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree at a foreign college or university recognized as degree-granting by the government of that country.

Students must have a bachelor's degree with a major in business or a related discipline to be admitted to this MBA program. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline must enroll in the Master of Business Administration in Business Management (MBABM) program.

2. Program Grade Point Average (PGPA): Prospective graduate students must have achieved a PGPA of 2.70 or better for all undergraduate courses attempted or a PGPA of 3.00 or better for at least 6.00 semester credit hours of graduate study, as evidenced by an official transcript from each college or university attended.

3. Interview: Prospective graduate students must complete an interview with the graduate program chair or a Herzing University admissions representative.

International Admissions Requirements
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In order to be issued an I-20 authorization from the University, non-immigrant applicants must meet the University’s general admissions
requirements, as well as program admission requirements where applicable, and provide the following documentation:

1. A certified copy of college transcripts, which includes all courses pertinent to receiving the bachelor’s degree, evaluated by a transcript
evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or translated and certified as an
official document by an active Herzing University international affiliate college or university.

2. A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of
each academic period (tuition for the first two semesters must be paid upon enrollment) and that all necessary living expenses for the
international applicant will be provided. (Form I-134 may be used and is available online from the BCIS.)

3. Proof of English-language proficiency through any one of the following:

a. A score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.

b. A score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.

c. A score of 80 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.

d. A score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS.

e. Documentation of successful completion from a University-approved college preparatory ESL program of an intermediate English course from an accredited designated ESL center college or university or an ESL center.

f. Documentation of a minimum of 4 years of successful completion of secondary studies (i.e., high-school level) in an English-speaking school whose language of instruction is English.

g. Documentation of successful completion of post-secondary studies (i.e., college-level) in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours)

h. Documentation of successful completion of 4 years of secondary English language studies and one semester (or equivalent) of college-level English from an accredited college or university.

i. Documentation of alternative measures of English language proficiency, as deemed appropriate by Herzing University.

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The Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership is designed with a strong foundation of knowledge that covers a wide variety of topics, providing students a broad-based learning opportunity. The program format is a blend of classroom and online coursework, allowing students to work while they study. You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of service-based learning as you earn your bachelor’s degree.

Public safety involves much more than law enforcement and more is required of today’s public safety professionals. Whether you are already working in public safety and looking to advance your career, or you are interested in entering this growing field, a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership can provide you with the leadership skills and knowledge to help you meet your goals. Mercer University guides you to rise above the challenge.

Outcomes
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The program will provide students a strong foundation of knowledge regarding the various public safety entities including: law enforcement, corrections, the courts, fire science, homeland security and emergency response. As students advance through the program, they develop critical thinking skills and expand their abilities to collaborate effectively in high-risk situations. The Public Safety department is made up of faculty who specialize in public safety, homeland security, fire science, corrections, sociology, public administration, psychology, law, and social science. Our program offers personal attention to every student through small class sizes and individualized advisement.

Graduates from an online public safety administration bachelor’s degree program can find leadership positions in the fire protection, law enforcement, corrections and emergency medical services industries.

Some find employment in emergency management, a growing field due to what many consider the heightened threat of terrorism and natural disasters. Employment for emergency management directors is expected to grow 13% by 2020, about as fast as the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Public Safety Leadership plus 2 degree completion program is fully online and designed to allow students who have completed 60 or more hours of undergraduate coursework to earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership from Mercer University in as little as two years. This program is designed for students who have an associate degree in criminal justice, emergency management services, paralegal studies, fire science, paramedicine or related field. Through special agreements, up to 64 hours of credit may be transferred to the Mercer University program.

Entry Requirements

Candidates generally must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. (on a 4.0 scale) and must be in good standing at all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended.

International applicants
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The TOEFL or IELTS is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English. The scores may not be more than two years old.

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For those individuals who are looking to pursue a leadership role in emergency management, Grand Canyon University's MSL degree with an emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership offers the solution. Those who work for a police department, fire department, emergency services, or in a cyber-security role within an organization may benefit from this program. With an emphasis in disaster preparedness and executive fire leadership, this program prepares graduates with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. It also offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree.

Students enrolled in the disaster preparedness and executive fire leadership degree may learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills. The planning and management skills for crisis situations are explored as well as the issues involved in large-scale emergencies. Modern terrorism and terrorist behavior are also examined, including cyberterrorism. In addition, coursework addresses environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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People benefit from this program
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Students: designed for mid-career food safety professionals who want an advanced degree, but are unable to leave their jobs to attend class on a university campus

Employers: enhances ability to cope with ever-changing food safety, food protection, and public health concerns, while keeping the best and the brightest of their employees

Community: trains leaders to meet the challenges of today, while planning ahead for the changing food safety needs of tomorrow

Benefit from this program
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- obtain an advanced degree from an accredited Big-Ten institution

- effectively manage the broad range of information essential to success

- evaluate new and emerging technologies as they arise

- address new concerns, such as food security, emerging foodborne pathogens, zoonotic disease or biotechnology

- develop organizational and leadership skills

- be more effective, efficient, and confident in an ever-changing workplace

- fully online, asynchronous study

- designed for mid-career/mid-management working professionals

- consists of ten 3-credit courses to equal a 30-credit hour program

- average time to degree - 3 years / maximum allowed = 5 years

- non-thesis professional science master's: Plan-B applied
food safety project

- accredited through Michigan State University and the

- Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association

Entry Requirements

Requirements
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- a bachelor's degree, professional degree, or equivalent degree from an accredited and recognized college or university

- at least six (6) credits of college level biological sciences, three (3) of which are in microbiology (a 300-level course or higher is recommended) [*see below if you do not meet this requirement]

- a cumulative grade point average of no less than a 3.0 on a 4.0 system (*see below if you do not meet this requirement)

- experience in the workplace with food safety as a component

International applicants
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If the first language is not English, official proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

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This specialization emphasizes rigorous research exploring advanced concepts and methods with the goal of helping you develop your skills in applying theory and emerging concepts to create innovative approaches to complex problems. You will have the opportunity to select from a variety of courses that cover topics such as terrorism, strategy, intelligence, emergency management and critical infrastructure security issues. As a graduate, you will be prepared to seek out senior leadership positions in public administration, law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (DBA and PhD) programs in business administration, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are two options for entering a doctoral program in business administration:

Direct Entry:Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in:You must also:
A generalized business area such as business management or business administration OR
A specialized business area (e.g., Master of Finance, Master of Human Resources Management) AND an undergraduate degree in business

Evaluation Track: Individuals not meeting the direct entry requirements must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements. Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with SKS7000-8 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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