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Thank you for your interest in applying to the Public Safety B.A.S. program.
To apply, you must have completed a relevant associate degree with a minimum 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution, with 45 credits directly related to public safety.
Relevant degrees include, but are not limited to:
If you have an associate degree in a non-public safety field, you may be admitted if you have four or more years of experience in public safety and are currently employed in a public safety role. Please see Step 2 below for details about how to send an official transcript for program review.
If you have questions about the program, email public.safety.bas@aims.edu.
Following are instructions for applying to the Aims Public Safety B.A.S. program.
If you have not been a student at Aims in the last 12 months, you must apply to Aims and submit the details below.
If you are a transfer student, please have your previous institution send an official transcript to Aims by email at records@aims.edu or mail to:
Registration & Records
PO Box 69
Greeley, CO 80632
Learn more on the Transfer Information webpage.
Note: If your A.A. or A.A.S. degree is from another institution, official transcripts are required to be considered for the Public Safety B.A.S. program.
If you are a Veteran student, submit your DD214 and Certificate of Eligibility to the Aims Financial Aid Office.
You will need the following:
Questions? Please contact public.safety.bas@aims.edu.
Space in the Aims Public Safety B.A.S. degree program is limited. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are based on available space. To secure your spot, make sure to apply as early as possible.
The application deadlines for each semester are as follows:
After receiving an acceptance email from the department, contact the Windsor Pathway Advising Department at (970) 339-6610, Option 2 to schedule an academic advising appointment with a Pathway Advisor who will help you with course registration.
The program is offered every semester at Aims: spring, summer and fall.
Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are based on available space.
Space in the program is limited. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are based on available space. It is recommended that you apply as early as possible to secure your spot.
An associate degree is a prerequisite for admission into the Public Safety B.A.S. program. If you have an associate degree in a public safety-related field from either Aims of another accredited college, you can apply to the program. If you have an associate degree in a field unrelated to public safety, you can only apply to the program if you can provide documentation of having at least four years of experience in public safety.
Applicants to the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Public Safety must fall into one of the two category groups listed below.
Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis according to available space in the program.
Students who do not fall into one of the two required category groups will need to enroll and complete a public safety-related associate degree program to become eligible for the B.A.S. degree program. The associate degree will count as 60 credits toward the B.A.S. degree.
Graduates of an accredited institution from one of the following associate degree programs:
Graduates with an A.A. or A.A.S. degree unrelated to public safety who have 4 or more years of public safety experience. If you are a transfer student, see the instructions in Step 2 above.
An associate degree is a prerequisite for the B.A.S. program. If you are an Aims student, and enrolled in a public safety-related degree program, you will be eligible to apply for the B.A.S. program in your final semester before graduating from your A.A.S. program.
If you are enrolled in a degree program that is not public safety-related, you will need four years of experience in a public safety-related field in addition to the A.A.S. degree. If you meet this prerequisite, you may apply in the final semester before graduation.
If you are in your final semester of a public safety-related A.A. or A.A.S. degree, you may apply to the B.A.S. program.
If you are not a current student at Aims, you will need to apply to Aims and follow the admissions process outlined above, starting with Step 1.
The program is eligible for financial assistance. Please contact Financial Aid to help you determine whether you qualify for financial assistance.
Assuming you have an associate degree, the cost for 60 credit hours at Aims, including general education and core public safety curriculum is as follows:
Many of the B.A.S. core classes are 3 credit hours each and run for eight weeks. The estimated cost per three-hour course is:
Keep in mind that these numbers are approximate and subject to change, and administrative fees may apply.
See the Cashier’s Office page for current tuition and fees.
The Aims Public Safety B.A.S. program requires 120 semester hours to complete.
The first 60 of those hours are earned as an associate degree that meets one of the following criteria:
The final 60 hours required to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety are earned at Aims entirely online.
The Aims Public Safety B.A.S. team will evaluate your transcript based on conformance with program criteria.
You will receive an email with the results of this evaluation with next steps to become enrolled in the program if you are accepted, or instructions on how to reapply.
Aims has a process for assessing credit for prior learning. Potential prior learning credits will be evaluated after admission into the program.
A resume review is integral to the application process for the B.A.S. program.
After review, you will receive an email regarding your credits along with any next steps.
The 3,000- and 4,000-level courses required to complete the Aims B.A.S. in Public Safety program are held entirely online. Some general education courses are available with either online or in-person options.
If you are new to online learning, you can get help via these resources:
Contact Online Learning Specialist Marina Rodriguez at marina.rodriguez@aims.edu or 970-821-9961.
MyAims: How to Take Classes Online
Designed with busy professionals in mind, classes are taught online and many of the courses are eight weeks long, allowing you to manage your coursework in addition to your other responsibilities.
If you are new to online learning, you can get help via these resources:
Contact Online Learning Specialist Marina Rodriguez at marina.rodriguez@aims.edu or 970-821-9961.
MyAims: How to Take Classes Online
You can find textbook information for each semester at the Aims Bookstore.
As an Aims student, you have access to multiple services and amenities, including:
As part of your application process, you will create a MyAims account. For assistance setting up your myAims account or Aims student email address, contact helpdesk@aims.edu or 970.339.6380.
Email questions to public.safety.BAS@aims.edu.
*Check Cashier's Office for current tuition rates
Applications are currently being accepted for Spring 2024.
The deadline to apply is November 27, 2023.