Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration
With a degree in this field, you will be equipped to:
- Pursue a variety of occupations within public service, including emergency management, law enforcement (first-line supervisors), corrections and detention, fire service, and medical and health services
- Assess the ethical basis for public service and the impact of key leadership and organizational theories within public safety and criminal justice organizations
- Develop plans to manage complex events and incidents
- Analyze the role of evolving technologies and social media, including their application to practices within the fields of public safety and criminal justice
Be First in Line to Build Stronger and Safer Communities
Get on the path to a stable career—one that comes with competitive benefits and diverse, rewarding job opportunities to serve and strengthen Arizona’s communities.
With significant growth projected for this high-demand field, our bachelor’s degree program in public safety administration will help you build the knowledge and skills necessary to coordinate and manage public safety resources, respond in emergency situations, and serve the public in a wide range of roles.
This program is being offered at Phoenix College and Rio Salado College, but up to 90 credits may be taken at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
This pathway will support those who are new to the field along with those already working in the field.
Specializations include: Fire Science, Fire Management, Law Enforcement, and Paramedicine.
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| College | Class Modality | Credits | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College 1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013 |
Classes are offered in person, hybrid, and online | 120 | Full campus experience |
| Rio Salado College 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 |
Classes are offered online | 120 | Online. 40+ start dates. Classes start most Mondays. |
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- This 120-credit hour program offers two focus areas—Emergency Management or Criminal Justice—and includes a capstone project and opportunities for hands-on, work-based experiences.
- Core courses within the selected specialization are followed by administration courses designed to analyze the legal, political, and social factors related to public safety, and provide an overview of topics, such as organizational theory, public policy, resource management, leadership, and ethics.
- General education courses for this program explore broad foundational knowledge and essential skills to prepare students to contribute to society through personal, social, and professional interactions with others.
- Program faculty are dedicated scholars and practitioners with real-world experience in law enforcement, detention and corrections, probation, fire service, emergency medical services, and attorneys. Faculty are committed to the professional development of practitioners and future leaders of public safety administration.
With a bachelor’s degree in this field, you will be prepared to pursue a variety of high-demand occupations within public service, including emergency management, law enforcement (first-line supervisors), corrections and detention, fire service, and medical and health services.
