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Graduate work leading to a Master of Science in Public Safety and Homeland Security Administration (PSHSA) is offered by the School of Justice and Public Safety. The program prepares its graduates with the analytic capabilities and problem solving skills that will enable them to succeed and progress in their professional careers. The 30-credit hour curriculum develops advanced administrative, managerial, and leadership skills critical to career advancement and promotion within these industries. The academic setting of this program will foster creative thinking and communication skills in our pursuit of excellence. The program culminates in an applied practicum as opposed to a thesis.

Degree Requirements

Required Core Courses

All candidates for the M.S. in Public Safety and Homeland Security Administration degree are required to complete five core courses (15 credit hours).

PSM 501: Legal/Administrative Law

PSM 503: Public Policy/Ethics

PSM 504: Fiscal/Financial Management

PSM 509: Strategic Planning

PSM 512: Practicum Exercise

Elective Courses

Students must complete an additional 15 credit hours of graduate (500-level or above) Public Safety and Homeland Security Administration courses. With the consent of the program coordinator, students may be permitted to satisfy the elective course requirements with graduate courses outside of Public Safety and Homeland Security Administration and/or with up to six credit hours of 400-level Public Safety and Homeland Security Administration courses taken for graduate credit in accordance with graduate school regulations.