B A CHE L OR OF P ROF E S SION A L S T UDIE S
PUBLIC SAFETY The Bachelor of Professional Studies in Public Safety is a practical, comprehensive degree option for public safety professionals. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to take on a variety of roles in the public safety sector. The coursework emphasizes essential human skills to successfully work in public safety, including cultural awareness, conflict resolution and effective communication. OSU-Tulsa has partnered with the Tulsa Police Department to include their 28-week Police Academy as part of the Bachelor of Professional Studies curriculum, so admitted students interested in becoming a TPD officer will receive college credit for completing the Academy. Students not seeking employment with TPD will take additional course work. PARTNERSHIP WITH TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT Students who complete all prior degree requirements and are accepted into the Tulsa Police Academy will earn the final 15 credit hours of their bachelor’s degree by completing the approximate 28-week academy. Students interested in attending the Tulsa Police Academy must pass a background check, maintain physical fitness standards, meet regularly with a TPD recruiter/mentor and maintain your eligibility to work on the police force.
TRANSFER STUDENT ADVISEMENT SERVICES
TRANSFER MAP COURSES MAY INCLUDE • Racial and Ethnic Relations • Social Stratification • Cultural Diversity in Professional Life • Intercultural Communication • Interpersonal Skills • Policy, Law and Advocacy • Mental Health in Schools and the Community
Evening, hybrid and online courses make it easy for students to pursue a degree while working.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Use this chart below to see how long it will take you to complete your bachelor’s degree at OSU-Tulsa if you transfer with 60 credit hours from your two-year institution. If you transfer with fewer than 60 credit hours, the number of semesters will increase accordingly. CREDIT HOURS/SEMESTER
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • 40 hours must be upper-division. • A 2.0 overall GPA is required. • At least: 60 hours at a four-year institution; 30 hours completed at OSU; 15 of the final 30 or 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU. Limit of: one-half of major course requirements as transfer work; one-fourth of hours earned by correspondence; eight transfer correspondence hours.
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You can increase the credit hours you take each semester by taking classes online or in a hybrid format, where classes meet one or two times in person and the rest of the time online.
YOUR MAP. YOUR DEGREE. YOUR CAREER.
Your Map to Success
Steps to take on your way to earning your OSU degree in Tulsa: FRESHMAN YEAR @ TWO-YEAR SCHOOL Meet with your academic advisor. Meet with an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor. OSU-Tulsa has representatives on TCC campuses regularly and academic counselors can meet by appointment. Connect with a TPD Recruiter at JoinTPD.com Follow OSU-Tulsa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up on events and activities.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR @ TWO-YEAR SCHOOL Complete admissions application to OSU. Meet with your academic advisor. Meet with an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to discuss how the credits you’re taking will transfer. Check in with your TPD Recruiter. Submit your FAFSA with school code 003170 along with your OSU application to be considered for scholarships and financial aid. Attend Transfer Day in the spring or fall to finalize your transfer to OSU-Tulsa. Transfer admission requirements: 2.00 GPA for 60+ hours; 2.25 GPA for 24-59 hours; 2.25 GPA plus high school admissions requirements for 7-23 hours.
JUNIOR YEAR @ OSU-TULSA
SENIOR YEAR @ OSU-TULSA
Meet with your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to choose your classes.
Meet with your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate.
Network with your peers and build experience for your resume by joining a student organization.
Complete graduation application prior to the beginning of your final semester.
Consider adding a minor to gain additional skills or pursue your unique interests.
If accepted to the Tulsa Police Academy you will enroll in internship credits and attend the academy during your final semesters. The academy typically lasts 28 weeks.
Polish your research skills by attending workshops at the OSU-Tulsa Library. Begin Tulsa Police Department application and background check process. JoinTPD.com/application-process
Walk in OSU-Tulsa’s Graduation Ceremony.
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CAREER PATHS
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
• Law Enforcement • Emergency Management • Firefighting • Corrections • Public Safety Administration
• Law Enforcement Agencies • Government • Colleges and Universities • Hospitals and Health Centers • Private Security Contractors
Some of these careers may require extra training or education.
SALARY POTENTIAL Starting salaries for Tulsa Police Department Officers in 2021 begin at $57,942. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for public safety management jobs in Oklahoma is $57,786.
GRADUATE STUDY Public Safety graduates often continue their education by pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree or graduate certificate. Related graduate programs available at OSU-Tulsa include: • Business Administration, master’s (MBA) • Forensic Sciences, master’s and doctoral • Counseling, master’s • Interdisciplinary Studies, master’s
• Fire and Emergency Management Administration, master’s and doctoral • Human Resource Management, graduate certificate
• Sociology, masters and doctoral • Substance Abuse Counseling, graduate certificate
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
OSU-TULSA PROSPECTIVE STUDENT SERVICES 918-594-8355 | tulsa.info@okstate.edu | tulsa.okstate.edu/transfer Interested in pursuing this program at OSU in Stillwater? We can put you in touch with a transfer admissions counselor.
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