PSAD 415 Contemporary Issues in Public Safety Administration
Identifies and analyzes current civic efforts to reimagine public safety systems with the goal of iimproving both the equity outcomes and effectiveness of the system as it is currently configured. Evolving practices and technologies in information technology systems, drone technology, and security systems are discussed and analyzed, as are barriers to widespread adoption of promising practices. Additional topics such as culture dynamics, media training, drug use and treatment efforts, and environmental health and safety are explored. Students will complete an applied capstone project or internship as part of course completion.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program
Offered
Fall, Spring
Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the concepts of strategic planning, policy creation, and emergency response to the organization and to public safety.
- Students will apply theories of ethics, supervision, management, administration, and leadership to public policy while evaluating operational dilemmas.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of a mullicultural society and the need for a diverse workplace.
- Students will be provided with evidence-based decision-making skills to evaluate trends and current issues facing public safety.
- Students will review current issues and management practices in public safety disciplines to include homeland security, criminal justice, fire, emergency medical services, public health, and emergency management practices.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
In-person