PSMA 490 - Applied Research Project in Public Safety Management

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    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an intensive capstone study of public safety management that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and builds on that foundation through integrative analysis, practical application, work-based learning opportunities applying designed to apply critical thinking. This course is designed to assist students in developing their ability to utilize applied research techniques in public safety settings. Emphasis will be placed on problem identification, the collection and analysis of primary data, and writing a formatted research report. Emphasis is on local, regional challenges of current and future issues in Public Safety Management. The course aims to integrate leadership and management concepts for current and future emergency management, public safety members and first responders. This capstone course is designed to integrate and synthesize the student’s entire course of study in the Bachelor of Science: Public Safety Management Program. Opportunities include work-based learning opportunities for specific project needs with local emergency management community partnerships. This course is intended for upper division students majoring in Public Safety Management.