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Bachelor of Science

Safety, Security & Emergency Management

Ensure public safety and homeland security


Why study Safety, Security & Emergency Management? Redd R.J.G. Branner, MPA, ph.d. Program Chair Safety, Security & Emergency Management

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I am not only here to educate students on the course materials, but to also serve as a compass, giving each student direction and guidance, essentially helping to develop the whole student.

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Due to recent global events, public safety, private security, and emergency management operations have changed dramatically. Now more than ever, police, fire, EMS, and EMA teams must coordinate planning efforts to accomplish complex, collaborative safety and security management tasks. These dramatic industry changes have created a growing number of career opportunities in the public and private sectors. The Safety, Security & Emergency Management Major from Franklin University prepares you to seize the leadership and management opportunities in the public safety or private security fields, which continue to grow.


Whether you want to enter the field, build on your experiences, or lay a strong foundation for a graduate program, Safety, Security & Emergency Management is a great choice. 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

• Emergency Management

• Business Continuity

• Fire Service

• Campus Security

• Homeland Security

• Corporate and Private Security

• Law Enforcement

• Corrections


What expertise will you gain?

PRogram Outcomes

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.

• Apply appropriate federal laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding emergency management and homeland security

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.

• Apply principles of basic accounting, fiscal management, and budgeting appropriate to safety, security, or emergency management agencies

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.

• Demonstrate the ability to make optimal use of available resources to successfully design and manage projects


General Education

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 335

Emergency Management & Homeland Security

PSMT 420

Public Sector Finance & Budgeting

PSMT 440

Administrative Law

SEMT 322

Ethics & Leadership in Safety, Security & Emergency Management Agencies

SEMT 326

Security Operations Theory & Practice

SEMT 424

Labor Relations & Public Sector Bargaining

SEMT 495

Safety, Security & Emergency Management Capstone

Professional Core

Major areas

uNIVERSITY Electives

Major Area 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.

getting STARTED

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Apply for Admission

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Request Your Transcripts

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Identify Financing Options

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Meet with your Advisor

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Start Classes

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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.


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