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3. MAJOR PREREQUISITE COURSES (PRE-PROFESSIONAL)
The Public Safety Administration major must complete
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications or
CIS 301 Problem Solving with Computers 3 semester hours ___
The remaining hours in Area V must be completed in Fire Sciences,
Fire Services Management (FCS), Criminal Justice (CJ), Emergency
Medical Services (EMS), or Water Quality Management. 20 semester hours ___ ___ ___ ___
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TOTAL MAJOR PREREQUISITE HOURS: 19- 23 semester hours
TOTAL GEN. ED. REQUIREMENTS AND MAJOR PREREQUISITE HOURS: 60-64 SEMESTER HOURS
4. PROFESSIONAL COURSES:
PO 303 Comparative State and Local Government 3 semester hours ___
PO 304 Problems of American Government 3 semester hours ___
PO 342 Methods of Behavioral Science Research 3 semester hours ___
MG/PSA 349 Human Resources Management OR
PSA 380 Public Finance 3 semester hours ___
PSA 350 Introduction to the American Legal System 3 semester hours ___
PSA 375 Organizational Behavior 3 semester hours ___
PSA 377 Public Administration 3 semester hours ___
PSA 446 Organizational Behavior 3 semester hours ___
PSA 455 Public Administration Ethics 3 semester hours ___
PSA 465 Senior Research Project 4 semester hours ___
PSA/JS/PO/MG Electives (approved by Faculty Advisor) 6 semester hours ___ ___
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL HOURS: 37 semester hours
5. A minimum of 27 semester hours of upper division JS/PO/PSA coursework must be completed at Athens State
University.
6. A minor is not required.
7. GENERAL ELECTIVES 27 Semester
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8. TOTAL HOURS FOR GRADUATION: 124-128 semester hours
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION EXTRA-INSTITUTIONAL CREDIT
Students majoring in Public Safety Administration may be eligible to obtain up to a maximum of 12 semester hours
upper-division academic credit for experience and advanced professional certifications. Academic credit may be awarded for official
professional certification in a public safety field and/or work experience in a public safety supervisory and/or administrative position. Credit
for basic certificates or credit previously awarded at another level or through another institution will not be duplicated.
Students meeting the qualifications for extra-institutional credit must register for particular courses in which the students'
credentials are assessed and appropriate credits awarded. Each course is 3 semester hours credit, and carries the standard per hour tuition.
Students assume the responsibility for registering for the appropriate course(s) credits, and for submitting to their Public
Safety Administration Faculty Advisor all appropriate certificate copies and documentation of appropriate work experiences.
Students successfully documenting advanced professional skills and administrative experience will be awarded a score of P (passing)
for appropriate coursework. Students may
not register for this coursework their first term at Athens State University, but
must register for this coursework prior to their last term registration.
The particular courses for which qualified students should register are listed below with appropriate criteria.
PSA 459D Public Safety Supervisor
Must provide a letter of appointment from agency
PSA 460D Public Safety Manager/Administrator
Must provide a letter of appointment from agency
PSA 461D Paramedic
Must provide copy of certificate
PSA 462D Haz-Mat Technician
Must provide copy of certificate
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