Public safety administration involves managing public resources and people to anticipate and respond to events that threaten the health and welfare of the general public. In this program, you'll develop the strategic mindset and practical skills to guide public safety agencies through both daily operations and transformational change.
Courses emphasize the skills needed to manage and coordinate emergency response services. You’ll also become prepared to work behind the scenes to ensure fire, police and other crisis response teams have the resources and support to deliver lifesaving assistance to communities in need.
Tailor your studies to fit your career goals
This program offers flexibility, allowing you to explore the field broadly or specialize in your studies. If you're passionate about a specific area of public safety administration, you can customize your learning path by pursuing one of ASU’s online concentrations, such as:
- Emergency medical services – mobile integrated healthcare
- Prepares professionals to lead emergency response teams, manage crisis situations and develop strategies for community resilience.
- Executive fire administration
- Focuses on developing advanced leadership skills for experienced fire service professionals, including expanding management and decision-making abilities to enhance fire service operations and community safety.
- Executive police administration
- Equips senior police officers for top leadership roles, emphasizing advanced strategies in police management and operational oversight.
If you're a public safety professional looking to elevate your leadership skills, Arizona State University's Master of Public Safety Leadership and Administration degree online is designed for you. In this program, you'll develop the expertise to manage and lead law enforcement, fire protection and emergency services organizations.
Courses cover a variety of topics from emergency management and homeland security to public policy and public budgeting and finance. In addition to core classes, you'll complete five electives if you pursue this general MPSLA. If you select a concentration, you'll take a set of courses in that topic area.
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of the student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants are required to submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Letter of intent.
- Professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Two academic and/or professional letters of recommendation.
- Proof of English proficiency.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”