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Credit Programs

Public Safety Administration

Course Contact
Mark Sullivan
[email protected]
919-866-6225
Document(s)
Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
Fully Online
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day or Evening

Public Safety Administration AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A55480A

The Public Safety Administration AAS Degree provides students and practitioners the technical, managerial and administrative knowledge and skills needed to enter or advance in various public safety and government organizations.

Course work covers a number of subject areas, including the following:

  • Public safety administration and education
  • Interagency operations
  • Crisis leadership
  • Government and agency financial management
  • Professional standards
  • Incident management
  • Administrative law
  • Supervision

Employment opportunities exist with fire or police departments, emergency management organizations, governmental agencies, industrial firms, correctional facilities, private industries, insurance organizations, educational organizations and security and protective organizations, as well as through self-employment opportunities.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$4,940
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
  • Public Safety Education Campus
Total Credits
65
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

NOTE: All items are subject to change in accordance with the requirements of external accrediting bodies.