Overview

Led by law and criminal justice experts, the Public Safety Executive Leadership program at University of South Carolina 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.

Key Skills

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Leadership & Management: Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Considerations
Evidence-Based Policing & Public Safety
Civil Rights: Practices for Public Safety Leaders
Sound Agency Management: Law, Policy, and Strategy
Co-Producing Public Safety: Building Trust and Centering Community Needs
Critical Incidents: Responding to and Learning from Near Misses and Unintended Outcomes
Collaborative Communications in Public Safety

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Two letters of recommendation (For current law enforcement officers, one letter should be from the chief of police or equivalent leader supporting applicant's candidacy while employed).
Interview
Admission preference will be given to South Carolina law enforcement officers.
GRE, GMAT, or LSAT scores are not required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25500 USD / year

≈ 25500 USD / year
Out-of-State

25500 USD / year

≈ 25500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22500 USD / year

≈ 22500 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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