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Michell Williams
Dean of Instruction, CTE
North/Far North
Lassen College
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Program Details
Bachelor of Science Public Safety Management
New Program
Administration of Justice (210500)
08/01/26
The Public Safety Management Bachelors of Science degree is designed to educate students and develop essential skills to manage and lead public safety organizations. Students will apply theory to practical, real-life scenarios as they develop critical thinking skills necessary for a career in public safety in local, state, or federal governments. The program focuses on discipline-specific workforce skills related to public safety administration and personnel management, policy and law, communications and the community, operational planning, cultural competence and research methods. The coursework emphasizes the practical and theoretical skills of supervision, management, administration, and leadership, focusing on the public safety organizations of criminal justice, fire, and other public sector safety career in the rural and regional areas.
approximately 30
Program Proposal Attributes
- Baccalaureate of Science (B.S.) Degree
Program Learning Outcomes
Identify the roles and analyze the interactions of various emergency management and public safety providers within the context of the communities they serve, with specific attention to the unique needs and challenges of rural settings.
Evaluate and apply local, state, and federal laws, as well as departmental policies and procedures, to ensure ethical compliance, equitable enforcement, and effective leadership in public safety operations.
Identify and evaluate effective leadership, management, and communication strategies to meet the needs of stakeholders in rural environments.
Develop and implement community engagement strategies that enhance trust, improve communication, and strengthen collaborative partnerships between public safety agencies and diverse populations.
Apply advanced critical thinking skills and evidence-based practices to analyze complex issues in policing, develop innovative solutions, and respond effectively to public safety challenges.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage public safety teams by applying principles of ethical leadership, organizational behavior, and effective decision-making to foster accountability, professionalism, and operational efficiency.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
51
60
Course Report
An Associates Degree that requires 60 lower division units with required General Education units in CalGETC transferable courses and 18 units Required Core Courses including:
AJ 9 Introduction to Correctional Science 3 units
AJ 12 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 units
AJ 14 Juvenile Procedures 3 units
AJ 20 Criminal Law 3 units
AJ 23 Criminal Evidence 3 units
AJ 24 Community Relations 3 units
Elective Classes
AJ 5 Introduction to Forensics 3 units
AJ 8 Criminal Court Process 3 units
AJ 10 Criminology 3 units
AJ 11 Youth Gangs in America 3 units
AJ 16 Supervision in Law Enforcement 3 units
AJ 35 Investigative Techniques 3 units
AJ 49 Admin. of Justice Work Experience (up to 16 units)
AJ 52A Arrest Methods and Procedures 2.5 units
AJ 52B Firearms 1.0 units
AJ 53 Basic Force and Weaponry 2.0 units
AJ 56 Firearms Instructor 1.5 units
AJ 57 Firearms/Tactical Rifle 1.0 units
AJ 60Adult Correctional Officer Core 9.0 units
AJ 61 Juvenile Corrections Officer Core 9.0 units
AJ 62 Probation Officer Core Course 10 units
AJ 63 POST Law Enforcement Supervisory Course 4.5 units
AJ 64 CDCR to Adult Corrections Officer Transfer Academy 4.0 units
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSM 4010 | Foundations in Public Safety Management Practices | 3 | |
| PSM 4020 | Administration, Public Policy and Public Relations | 3 | |
| PSM 4030 | Forensic Psychology and the Law | 3 | |
| PSM 4040 | Topics and Trends in Public Safety | 3 | |
| PSM 4050 | Fundamentals of Public Safety Leadership | 3 | |
| SS 4100 | Expository Writing for the Social Science | 3 | |
| PSY 4200 | Forensics Psychology Course | 3 | |
| PSM 4100 | Ethics in Public Service | 3 | |
| CIS 4000 | Emerging Technologies for Public Service Administrators | 3 | |
| HUS 4000 | Employee Relation Strategies for Rural and Underserved Areas | 3 | |
| PSM 4200 | Community Service Work Based Research Project | 4 | |
| PSM 4300 | Community Service Strategic Planning and Project Management | 3 | |
| PSM 4060 | Leadership and Communication | 3 | |
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Submission Details
07/21/25 - 11:43 AM
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Shari Dempsey Super User · 08/13/25
Approved for recommendation by the Voting Members August 1, 2025 with the feedback form.
Shari Dempsey Super User · 07/21/25
Back to draft at the request of Michell Williams