Overview

About Public Safety from University of West Alabama - You’ll develop skills in areas such as communications, reporting, time management, psychology, counseling and law enforcement. Students will choose three of the following areas as a focus for their studies: psychology, sociology, criminal justice, computer science, homeland security, management and political science.

Key Facts

First responders can earn this degree to increase earning potential and hiring desirability. For instance, current police officers can complete the public safety program to enhance their qualifications in the field.

Individuals with a current bachelor’s degree can earn a second degree from the University of West Alabama by completing the major requirements, which can be done within a year and for less than $10,000.

In addition, up to 32 hours of approved experiential or technical credit may be transferred into the program. Professional certification credit earned through accrediting bodies including POST, IFSAC, Pro Board, and other recognized agencies may be considered as part of the technical credit evaluation and applied to satisfy degree requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Sociology

Criminal Justice

Political Science

Homeland Security

Management

Computer Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

6 Start Dates per year.

Language

English

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Livingston, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Public Law View 163 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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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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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and $30 Application Fee (application available online)

Official high school transcripts (students must submit an official high school transcript showing course work through the time of application and submit a final transcript after graduation showing graduation date and diploma type)

ACT or SAT scores

Immunization Record and Medical History completed through Student Medical Report and Immunization Form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Out-of-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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