Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - INTO

The Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management (PSM) program at SIU remains one of the highest rated programs in the country and is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). With practical coursework in all areas of public safety management, graduates of the PSM program earn more in their chosen professions and bring enhanced problem-solving skills to their respective careers. Graduates of the PSM program obtain advanced career opportunities as administrators in emergency medical services, fire services, both public and private safety and security advisement, corrections and law enforcement.The Public Safety Management program is designed to provide advanced practical course work in the areas of fire service-related management and supervision. The program trains individuals to identify, analyze and resolve problems within their discipline as it pertains to the labor force, fiscal aspects, data analysis, legal issues, and human resources management.