Bachelor of Science
Public Safety Management
Lead those who serve and protect
Why study Public Safety Management?
Program Chair Public Safety Management
As a public safety professional looking to take your career to the next level, Franklin’s Public Safety Management Major provides a smart and efficient pathway to achieve your goals.
The Public Safety Management major is a degree-completion program that allows students to transfer in up to 24 hours of technical credit and complete their bachelor’s degree in a shorter time frame.
With hands-on training as a police officer, firefighter, or EMT, you can receive credit for your training and reinforce your existing technical abilities, helping you advance that much faster. You can also transfer 24 hours of technical credit into the major, getting college credit for knowledge you’ve already acquired.
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You will study an integration of courses in business administration, communication, and leadership to provide you with the background necessary for continual upward mobility.
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No matter your area of expertise, a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Management from Franklin is a great choice. Why? Because according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the fields of law enforcement, security, and corrections are all expected to increase roughly 10% by 2018, while employment of firefighters is expected to grow 19%.
career opportunities may Exist Within • Armed Forces
• Fire Service
• Corporate and Private Security
• Homeland Security
• Corrections
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency Management
• Public Safety Management
• Emergency Services Administration
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Professional Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
PRogram Outcomes • Utilize principles of basic accounting, fiscal management, and budgeting appropriate to safety, security, or emergency management agencies • Apply appropriate federal laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding emergency management and homeland security • Demonstrate the ability to make optimal use of available resources to successfully design and manage projects
General Education
Technical Credit
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
PSMT 225
Introduction to Public Safety Management
PSYC 310
The Psychology of Personal Development
SOCL 110
Introduction to Sociology
PSMT 315
Contemporary Issues in Public Safety Management
PSMT 335
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
PSMT 420
Public Sector Finance & Budgeting
PSMT 440
Administrative Law
PSMT 495
Public Safety Management Capstone
Professional Core
Major Area
uNIVERSITY Electives
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
Gain knowledge employers need
Save tuition dollars
Each major is designed with the input of industry experts to ensure you gain relevant knowledge. Our students and graduates are known for bringing fresh thinking to the workplace. In fact, in the last year alone, 1/3 of our students earned job promotions prior to graduating. What’s more, thousands of our students and graduates are employed by the nation’s top Fortune 100 companies.
With highly competitive tuition rates that are below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable. We also offer tuition assistance and payment options to fit your needs. In fact, in 2009 alone, Franklin students received more than $15 million in scholarships and grants.
Maximize previously earned credits
Take classes that work around your schedule
Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
If you’re like most Franklin students, you want an education that works around your schedule and offers different learning options. That’s why our courses are offered in 6-, 12-, and 15-week schedules and can be taken on campus at numerous locations, online, or a combination of both.
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Professional organizations & Affiliations ASIS International FOP of Ohio Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association (OFCA) Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
Franklin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (312.263.0456) and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents.