Public Safety Administration

Program Description

Grow in public safety leadership!

The Public Safety Administration program prepares students and public safety professionals for leadership roles within law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and government agencies.

This curriculum builds knowledge in technical, managerial, and administrative areas essential for advancement in public safety organizations. Coursework includes budgeting, public policy, grant writing, incident management, supervision, and local government finance.

The program supports career advancement for 911 telecommunicators, sworn law enforcement officers, paramedics, firefighters, and public safety personnel seeking to move into administrative or leadership positions.

Course Information

  • Students may earn up to 9 credits for prior public safety training, subject to transcript evaluation.
  • Completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy awards 19 credit hours.
  • Courses are taught by faculty with higher education credentials and practical public safety experience.

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue leadership and administrative roles in law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency management offices, correctional facilities, and other public safety organizations.

Explore career opportunities with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Contact

Southeastern Community College
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