Public Safety Leadership
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Public Safety Leadership program is designed to provide law enforcement persons with the training needed for transition into leadership positions in public safety. Topics covered in the courses include foundational characteristics of great leaders, teams, and organizations. Includes an overview of adult human development, organizational culture, and characteristics of effective teams and their application to the field of public safety. Also covers identification and evaluation of personal leadership style and levels, as well as challenges to effective leadership and team building in public safety. Formal staff study will be completed as part of this program.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Public Safety Leadership (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5891N
Total credits required
10
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Spring 2026
Admission criteria
This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization including law enforcement partnership agencies is required for admission.
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the foundational principles of Seven Habits of Highly Successful People and the characteristics of great leaders, great teams, and great organizations.
- Apply strategies for promoting health and wellness.
- Model professional identity, presence, and behavior appropriate to the field of public safety.
- Demonstrate effective management of the operations and resources of public safety organizations within varied situations and environments.
- Seek opportunities for continuing professional development and mentorship that advance the mission and vision of the organization.
- Create an environment that supports diversity of perspectives and engagement in constructive criticism.
- Use empathy to create and maintain productive workplace relationships and team environments.
- Engage in self-reflection to inform decision making.
- Apply effective oral and written communication strategies for diverse audiences and situations.
- Apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies for a variety of situations.
- Apply motivation theories and practices to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
- Use a process to develop clear, concise, factual, and defensible documents.
- Demonstrate the qualities of ethical leadership.
- Explain organizational culture and its application to the field of public safety and related governmental agencies.
- Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in leading people, situations, and organizations.
- Demonstrate a systems-thinking approach to decision making in a complex organizational structure.
- Apply risk management strategies to mitigate liabilities.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
$60,140
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
$75,920
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$98,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$68,060
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COV110 | The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People | 2 | ||
| LET171 | Essentials of Team Dynamics and Leadership in Public Safety | 2 | ||
| LET173 | Introduction to Leadership in Public Safety | 2 | ||
| LET174 | Organizational Culture and Leadership | 3 | ||
| LET175 | Public Safety Leadership Capstone | 1 |
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=16458243.
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