Online Undergraduate Certificate

Public Safety Executive Leadership

DEGREE AT A GLANCE

18 credits
Transfer up to 9 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION RATES

$324 per credit (in-state)
$499 per credit (out-of-state)
$250 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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The online public safety executive leadership certificate at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to provide you with the skills public safety organizations are looking for in their leaders. Designed for current and future professionals and officials in a variety of public safety fields, the program can help you gain skills and knowledge in public safety planning, legal affairs, public policy, research, technology, leadership, and contemporary public safety practice.

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(3 Credits, PSAD 304)
(3 Credits, PSAD 306)
(3 Credits, PSAD 408)
(3 Credits, PSAD 410)
(3 Credits, PSAD 414)
(3 Credits, PSAD 416)

The certificate consists of five courses (15 credits) that can be applied toward UMGC bachelor's degree programs in public safety administration and homeland security.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Develop a Plan

Create a leadership development plan that addresses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Manage a Budget

Create a public safety budget, including resource allocation, that relates to an identified strategic plan.

Learn the Finer Points

Understand legal and public policy issues faced by public safety administrators.

Collaborate Effectively

Conduct strategic and operational inter-agency planning in public safety emergencies.

Work with Technology

Identify and evaluate contemporary technologies appropriate to specific public safety emergencies.

Prepare to Lead

Develop leadership skills and techniques for understanding media.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help current and future public safety professionals develop essential job-ready leadership skills they can apply across public safety industries.