The Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration (BASPSA) program at Valencia College is designed to develop essential skills and knowledge to manage and lead public safety organizations. This program focuses on discipline-specific workforce skills related to public safety personnel, policy and law, communications and emergency planning. The coursework emphasizes the theoretical and practical skills of supervision, management, administration and leadership with a focus on public safety organizations related to criminal justice, fire science and other public and private sector careers.
You will apply theory to practical, real-world scenarios as you develop critical thinking skills necessary for a career, or advancement in public safety in local, state or federal governments and the private sector.
Career Outlook
Job Outlook
This program is designed to prepare you for a management/leadership role within a career in public safety that has a minimum educational requirement of a bachelor's degree. There are many high-demand roles within public safety that require the advanced skills that youll gain in this degree program. Upon completing this bachelor's degree, you could pursue new career opportunities or potentially increase earnings within your current public safety organization.
Potential Careers
First-line supervisors and mid-level managers in:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Law enforcement
Corrections
Fire rescue
Public and private protective services
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
15/03/2025
Start date
May 2025
Valencia College
West Campus,
1800 South Kirkman Road,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32811, United States
U.S. high School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
English Proficiency:
Official TOEFL result (minimum score 45)
Official IELTS result (minimum score 5.5)
Duolingo English Test (minimum score 80)
Official LOEP result (minimum score 86 – offered at Valencia College)
Successful completion of English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia) with a grade of C or higher
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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