Capella University – Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Emergency Management Specialization The Emergency Management specialization focuses on providing undergraduate learners with the knowledge and skills needed for effective emergency and disaster management. Specialization topics include emergency preparedness and planning, disaster response and recovery, hazard mitigation, and public safety. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue careers in emergency management, emergency services coordination, response and recovery team management, hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment. The Bachelor of Science in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization is offered entirely online. To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science. Residents of Arkansas must complete Arkansas general education requirements. All credits listed below are quarter credits. Core Courses: o o o o o o o o o o o PS3004 - Communication Strategies for the Public Safety Professional - 6 credits PS3100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice - 4 credits PS3200 - Introduction to Emergency Management - 4 credits PS3300 - Principles of Security Management - 4 credits PS3400 - Introduction to Homeland Security - 4 credits PS3500 - Applied Public Safety Theory - 4 credits PS3600 - Principles of Public Safety Investigation - 4 credits PS3700 - Justice, Crime, and Ethics - 4 credits PS3800 - Applied Public Safety Research Methods - 4 credits PS3900 - History of Violence in the U.S. Society - 4 credits PS3950 - Introductory Public Safety Statistical Research* - 6 credits
Specialization Courses: o o o o o o o o o PS4210 - Principles of Emergency Management* - 4 credits PS4220 - Emergency Planning - 4 credits PS4225 - Emergency Management and Homeland Security - 4 credits PS4230 - Leadership in Emergency Management - 4 credits PS4240 - Technology in Emergency Management - 4 credits PS4250 - Decision Management in Critical Incidents - 4 credits PS4260 - Hazard Identification and Vulnerability - 4 credits PS4265 - Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness* - 4 credits PS4270 - Disaster Response Operations and Management - 4 credits
o PS4280 - Disaster Recovery* - 4 credits o PS42990 – Social Dimensions of Disaster – 4 credits Elective Courses: o Choose 37 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses. Capstone course (taken during learner’s final quarter) o PS4990 Public Safety Senior Capstone Project – 6 credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information: Contact: Charles M. Tiffin, Ph.D. Fulbright Fellow Public Safety Program Chair Capella University 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor Minneapolis, MN 55402 Toll Free: 1-888-CAPELLA Ext. 4120 Direct Line: 1-612-977-4120 Email: charles.tiffin@capella.edu Additional Information: www.capella.edu Additional Phone: Update: 8/6/07
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