This 12-credit hour certificate is designed for public safety and service leaders in fields such as law enforcement, emergency management, fire service, public health service, emergency medical services, environmental health and safety services, nonprofit organizations engaged in public safety and service, homeland security, and public administration to develop the essential leadership skills they will need to direct and manage public safety and service programs and teams. This certificate is designed to support mid- and senior-level leaders, including military service members and those planning to transition into civilian service.
Program curriculum was designed by public service and safety experts. Our faculty have been carefully selected to reflect extensive experience in diverse fields of public safety as well as having academic credentials from accredited institutions. Coursework features practical learning experiences and projects that can be immediately implemented in the work place.
No time for a full degree? The graduate certificate is less than $6,000.
This can be a standalone program or be applied to a Master in Public Service & Safety Leadership or the Master in Integrative Leadership. This certificate is transcripted upon completion, allowing you to show documented evidence of your credential and graduate level credits earned in as little as a year.
For information on Drury’s other leadership related certificates and programs, visit the Drury Leadership Collaborative.
Next Start Date: Fall or Spring
Total classes: 4
Weeks per class: 8
Total credit hours: 12
Delivery: Online
Financial: Student loan eligible
Accredited: Higher Learning Commission
This certificate includes four courses (8-week sessions), all offered online.
Due to curricular overlap, students pursuing the Master of Public Service and Safety Leadership may not earn the Public Safety Leadership certificate.
Ed Williamson
ewilliam@drury.edu
(417) 873-6666