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Public Safety Bachelor of Applied Science

Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety at Aims

Are you looking to start or advance your career in public safety? Many municipalities and public safety departments now require a bachelor’s degree or higher when offering promotions to upper-level positions such as chief or division manager. Earning a bachelor's degree in public safety administration can put you on the path to a leadership role in your field. 

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Public Safety at Aims offers a unique opportunity to broaden your skills and prepare for new professional challenges. Even better, you'll pay one of the lowest community college tuition rates in Colorado.

The Aims public safety degree program curriculum is developed and taught by local and national experts in the field. You’ll learn the latest skills and tactics in community risk reduction, public policy, human resources management and more. 

Designed with busy professionals in mind, classes are taught online and many of the courses are eight weeks long, so you can manage your coursework along with your other responsibilities.

To meet growing demand, our public safety administration degree program has evolved to serve more students and help you achieve your goals faster. Depending on your background, you can choose from three different pathways to a bachelor’s degree:

  • Option 1: An associate degree plus public safety work experience

  • Option 2: 60 college credits plus public safety work experience

  • Option 3: First-year entry into the B.A.S. program

Ready to tap into your public safety leadership potential? Learn more about our exciting curriculum and explore your options to apply!

Aims has always promoted a safe learning environment, which is what drove me to continue my education here. After earning an EMT Certificate at Aims in 2009, I returned after working in the field to earn my A.A.S. degree in Paramedicine in 2022. I am currently enrolled in the Public Safety Bachelor’s Degree program because I want to further my education to advance my career in EMS.

Jess Warfield
Aims graduate and Public Safety Bachelor's Degree student
Headshot of Aims EMS instructor Jessica Warfield

Gain Skills and Knowledge in Public Safety

In addition to management, administrative and leadership skills, the Aims bachelor’s degree in public safety will give you a well-rounded interdisciplinary approach to disaster and crisis response planning and management. You’ll develop professional leadership skills while learning alongside classmates from various public safety disciplines, including emergency medical services, fire science and policing. This holistic model prepares you to collaborate with other agencies to coordinate public safety services in high-pressure situations.

Throughout the program, you'll learn from industry experts with real-world experience who will teach you relevant, leading-edge skills, including:

  • Public relations
  • Policies and procedures
  • Communication techniques
  • Human resources
  • Critical thinking

Because effective communication and collaboration are vital to public safety work, you’ll also gain soft skills to help you work with other teams and agencies, including:

  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Networking
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability

Careers in Public Safety

Working in public safety management after earning a public safety administration degree allows you to take your career in new directions where you can potentially partner with other agencies in emergency situations. 


Aims Public Safety Bachelor’s Degree Faculty and Staff 

Faculty for the public safety bachelor’s degree courses at Aims have varied field experience both in Colorado and beyond. Dedicated to excellence and supporting students, faculty will prepare you to become a leader and advance your career.