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Lead and protect communities with a career in public safety leadership.

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What You’ll Learn

This degree program provides students, as well as public safety practitioners, with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations.

Length: 5 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 66

Locations: Online

Curriculum Guide

Why Study Public Safety Administration at CCCC?

Promotion Opportunities

Public safety practitioners will be well prepared for advancement to leadership and administrative roles by developing strong skills in areas such as public policy, budget, grant writing, and public safety administration.

Strong Career Outlook

Demand for public safety administrators is projected to grow 4% through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salaries for these jobs have increased 10% in recent years and are projected to increase, along with the demand for public safety administrators.

Ability to Transfer

This program allows for transfer credits to North Carolina State University’s Leadership in the Public Sector bachelor’s program.

Careers

Career opportunities in Public Safety Administration are projected to grow and cover a wide range of positions.

  • Public Safety Administrator
  • Chief Security Officer
  • Emergency Management
  • Management Analyst
  • Program Coordinator
  • Public Safety Business Coordinator
  • Public Safety Officer
  • Public Safety Specialist
  • Public Safety Technician
  • Social and Community Service Manager

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Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

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