In the demanding and ever-changing field of public safety, effective leadership is
paramount. The Public Safety Leadership Certificate offers a focused and practical pathway for professionals seeking to enhance their
leadership capabilities.
The Public Safety Leadership Certificate is specifically designed for public safety professionals who want to develop their
leadership knowledge and skills.
In this 12-credit certificate program, you will:
learn about the evolving perspectives in leadership, personal leadership styles and
competencies
gain an understanding of the relationship of leadership and organizations relevant
to public safety
examine ethical and moral values, and professional responsibilities and decision making
as they pertain to public safety
diagnose real-world public-safety related issues and problems.
Common Roles
Emergency management director
Public safety administrator
Safety consultant
A Message from Dean Roger Hartley
We believe that public service is the highest of callings, and an opportunity to spend a fantastic career improving lives.
A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a
regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the
program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional
criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information.
Let us know when you are ready to earn your master's degree by applying to the program.
Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application,
you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application
fee.
A Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive
an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent
individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team
has received.
When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission
counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.
Submit a sample of your writing, such as a completed term paper, etc. todcouments@ubalt.edu.
Official transcript(s).Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including
graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended;
electronic transcripts sent to documents@ubalt.edu are encouraged.
The University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission 101 W. Mt Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201
