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Public Safety Executive Leadership, M.S.L.

Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Master the core components of public safety executive leadership within a groundbreaking hybrid, 30 credit-hour master's program at the University of South Carolina's Joseph F. Rice School of Law.

Led by law and criminal justice experts, the curriculum uses evidence-based, adult-learning principles to equip current and aspiring leaders in law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, fire services, and other public safety sectors with practical strategies to strengthen leadership, management and innovation.

Program Highlights

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    Expert Faculty

    Learn actionable, research-backed public safety strategies from law, criminology and criminal justice experts.

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    Flexible Learning

    Online coursework includes minimal on-campus instruction, making it an option for working public safety leaders.

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    No Test Requirement

    Program admission does not require submission of a GRE, GMAT or LSAT score.

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    Inspire Change

    Learning topics include collaborative communications, critical incident response and agency management.

What You’ll Study

This one-of-a-kind program offers evidence-based leadership training and development for professionals in law enforcement, public safety, corrections, emergency management, fire services and other safety services within a nationally accredited School of Law.

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Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Analytical Reasoning

    Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions

    Interprofessional Collaboration

    Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services

    Writing

    Composing clear and compelling written content for diverse audiences, contexts and platforms.

  • Critical Thinking

    Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

    Public Speaking

    Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively

    Leadership

    Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Police Chief
  • Public Safety Director
  • Emergency Management Director
  • Homeland Security Coordinator
  • Command Staff Officer
  • Corporate Security Director

Workplace Settings

  • Law Enforcement
  • Public Safety
  • Emergency Services
  • Community Safety
  • Campus Safety
  • Training, Oversight and Consulting

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

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