Help keep your community safe
Montco’s public safety administration associate of science degree will train you to be ready when disaster strikes.
The new Public Safety Administration Associate of Science degree involves learning about the prevention and reaction to any emergency that may threaten individual citizens. If you are interested in the intersection of criminal justice, fire science, public health, emergency management and planning when it comes to disaster relief, response, preparedness and recovery, this program is for you. Our degree gives you the experience needed for entry-level employment or to continue studying in a bachelor’s degree program in public safety administration and related fields.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of theory and practice of public safety administration.
- Demonstrate leadership through efficient group and task management.
- Make effective, principled public safety decisions in diverse and dynamic situations.
- Differentiate between public and private resources to effectively meet public safety goals.
- Integrate organizational dynamics through multiple public safety perspectives in real world situations.
Program Curriculum
General Education Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMS 110 or CMS 120 | Speech Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 115 | English Composition II or Writing for Technical Communication | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity Elective: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 122, HIS 203, HIS 205, HIS 214, or HIS 218 | 3 |
| GLG 115 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| MAT 106 | Math Applications | 3 |
| MGT 113 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 |
| PSY 137 | Introduction to Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJS 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| PBH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| POL 125 | American State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSA 100 | Introduction to Public Safety Administration | 3 |
| PSA 101 | Public Safety Technology | 3 |
| PSA 102 | Fire Department Organization and Administration | 3 |
| PSA 200 | Public Safety Incident Management | 3 |
| PSA 201 | Leadership Influence in Public Safety Administration | 3 |
Electives
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | Open Electives | 6 |
Full-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 100 | Introduction to Public Safety Administration | 3 |
| MAT 106 | Math Applications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CJS 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| HIS Elective | Select one of the following: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 122, HIS 203, HIS 205, HIS 214 or HIS 218 | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 101 | Public Safety Technology | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 115 | English Composition II or Writing for Technical Communication | 3 |
| CMS 110 or CMS 120 | Speech Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSA 102 | Fire Department Organization and Administration | 3 |
| MGT 113 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 200 | Public Safety Incident Management | 3 |
| PBH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| GLG 115 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 201 | Leadership Influence in Public Safety Administration | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| PSY 137 | Introuduction to Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| POL 125 | American State and Local Government | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective - suggested courses: CJS 240, CJS 235, CJS 251, CMS 125 or CMS 230 | 3 |
Part-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 100 | Introduction to Public Safety Administration | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 106 | Math Applications | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 101 | Public Safety Technology | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 115 | English Composition II or Writing for Technical Communication | 3 |
| CJS 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMS 110 or CMS 120 | Speech Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIS Elective | Select one of the following: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 122, HIS 203, HIS 205, HIS 214 or HIS 218 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLG 115 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| PBH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
Semester 5
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 102 | Fire Department Organization and Administration | 3 |
| MGT 113 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 |
| POL 125 | American Sate and Local Government | 3 |
Semester 6
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| PSY 137 | Introduction to Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Semester 7
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 200 | Public Safety Incident Management | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
Semester 8
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 201 | Leadership Influence in Public Safety Adminstration | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective - suggested courses: CJS 240, CJS 235, CJS 251, CMS 125 or CMS 230 | 3 |
*Open Elective Suggested Courses: ESW-245 or CIS-110
Transfer Options
Seamlessly transfer your Montco associate's degree to one of our four-year partner schools.
