Organizational Management (BAS), Public Safety Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S./A.A.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: BUSN
Program Code: OMBSPSMG
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 52.0299
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105202991
This is a specialization of the BAS Organizational Management degree.
The Public Safety Management Specialization prepares students to effectively manage and lead public safety agencies. Prime candidates for the program include those with an associate degree or extensive experience in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Crime Scene Technology or Public Administration.
Refer to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| General Education or Technical Concentration | ||
| General Education (for A.S. degree students) or Technical Concentration (for A.A. degree students) | 21 | |
| Organizational Management - Core Courses | ||
| ACG 3024 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BUL 3130 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Business | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Foundations of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| MAN 3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MAN 3303 | Management and Leadership | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ECP 3530 | Economics of Health and Healthcare Policy | 3 |
| or ECP 3703 | Managerial Economics | |
| FIN 3402 | Financial Management | 3 |
| or QMB 3250 | Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions | |
| Public Safety Specialization | ||
| DSC 3079 | Foundations of Public Safety Management | 3 |
| DSC 3215 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| DSC 3226 | National Incident Management | 3 |
| DSC 4016 | Public Safety Policy and Law | 3 |
| DSC 4710 | Public Safety Management Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACG 3024 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | Foundations of Managerial Communications | 3 |
| MAN 3303 | Management and Leadership | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BUL 3130 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Business | 3 |
| DSC 3079 | Foundations of Public Safety Management | 3 |
| MAN 3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ECP 3703 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| DSC 3215 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| DSC 3226 | National Incident Management | 3 |
| DSC 4016 | Public Safety Policy and Law | 3 |
| FIN 3402 | Financial Management | 3 |
| or QMB 3250 | Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Tech or Gen Ed Elective 1 | 3 | |
| DSC 4710 | Public Safety Management Capstone 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Select 21 credits to meet the general education requirement or technical elective requirement. Work with a bachelor's advisor to determine the courses needed.
- 2
Capstone course is to be taken in student’s final term.
Learning Outcomes
- Examines the primary aspects of public safety organizations.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Examines the process and implementation of emergency management planning.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Explores full implementation of national standards and the development of the national response framework.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Differentiates between federal, state and local public safety laws along with FEMA's role in policy pertaining to natural and man-made disasters.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Integrates knowledge, skills and abilities learned to propose a plan for public safety managers to implement in the event of a catastrophic event.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply ethical practices in a business environment.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate financial management, capital budgeting, and assets management skills expected of an organizational manager.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate written and oral presentation skills expected of an organizational manager.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Demonstrate knowledge of appraisal and evaluation techniques for employee performance and commitment within the organization.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply management and leadership theories and practice in program and resource management.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate the techniques leaders use to motivate and evaluate individuals and teams.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively