<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Arts in Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program is offered 100% online. As a student of this program, you'll have the opportunity to learn about how leaders within public safety contribute to maintaining safety in community environments. The courses within this degree program are designed to teach you about effective communications, establishing relationships with others, policy-making, and ethical practices. You'll complete a capstone course where you might examine a variety of cases before applying skills that you have developed throughout the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in the Master of Arts in Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program at the University of St. Thomas, you must have earned a bachelor's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete 31 credits in order to earn the Master of Arts in Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership. This includes nine credits of foundation courses, a three-credit research course, and 19 credits of core courses. </p> <p><u>Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 801</td><td>Leadership and Organizational Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 807</td><td>Foundations of Leadership: Intellectual &amp; Ethical Traditions</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 845</td><td>Communication, Conflict &amp; Decision Making</td></tr> </table><p><u>Research Course</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 851</td><td>Community Assessment &amp; Evaluation</td></tr> </table><p><u>Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 752</td><td>Public Safety Leadership, Administration &amp; Evaluation</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 751</td><td>Public Safety Law</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 753</td><td>Community Building &amp; Dynamics of Community Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 780</td><td>Master's Integrative Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 813</td><td>Leadership as Critical Reflection</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 841</td><td>Federal &amp; National Policy Making</td></tr> <tr><td>EDLD 897</td><td>Topics</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After successfully completing the Master of Arts in Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership program at the University of St. Thomas, you could be able to pursue public safety or law enforcement leadership positions. Your work might include overseeing other law enforcement members. Other responsibilities could include protecting individuals and making sure their communities are safe. </p> <p>As a graduate you could pursue some of the positions with the following federal organizations: </p> <ul><li>ATF </li><li>DEA </li><li>FBI </li><li>Federal Bureau of Prisons </li><li>Homeland Security Investigations </li><li>Transportation Security Administration </li><li>United States Marshals Service </li><li>U.S. Customs and Border Protection </li><li>U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement </li></ul><p>On the state, county, and municipal levels, you could also seek the following positions: </p> <ul><li>Highway Patrol Officer </li><li>Police Chief </li><li>Deputy Chief </li><li>Police Captain </li><li>Police Lieutenant </li><li>Police Sergeant </li><li>State Police Officer</li></ul>