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PSA301: Foundations of Public Safety Administration
– 3 credits
Foundation in the principles and study of public safety administration including legal, political, and social factors. Overview of organizational theory and management, human capital management, resource management, leadership, and ethics that guide administration of diverse public safety organizations.
Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14176
Phoenix
E121
Hybrid In-Person
09/15 –
11/10
Fall 2025
M
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- Staff
Open
13 of 14 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Nine (9) Weeks
Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
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Textbook info pending
14175
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
08/25 –
10/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
2 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
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Textbook info pending
31431
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. DiBari
Open
8 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31432
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. DiBari
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA305: Communication Strategies for Public Safety Professionals
– 3 credits
Overview of communication and public relations for public safety professionals. Topics include organization's internal and external environment and identifying and addressing public relations situations that emerge in these environments including the use of social media and other news media channels. Emphasis on developing, implementing, and evaluating public relations plans and strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(COM100, or COM110, or COM230, or COM225) and (ENG102 or ENG108)] or permission of Program Director or Department/Division.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14179
Phoenix
E121
Hybrid In-Person
10/22 –
12/17
Fall 2025
W
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- S. Molina-Morris
Open
10 of 14 seats available
-
Costs include PSA Course Fee - UD Fee: $5.00
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Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
Class 14179 costs include PSA Course Fee - UD: $5
-
Textbook info pending
14178
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/20 –
12/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Molina-Morris
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include PSA Course Fee - UD Fee: $5.00
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
Class 14178 costs include PSA Course Fee - UD: $5
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Textbook info pending
31433
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Howard
Open
9 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31434
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Howard
Open
12 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA310: Research Methods for Public Safety Administration
– 4 credits
Overview of research methods and presentation of research results for public safety administration. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods including statistics for conducting and analyzing discipline-specific research within the fields of public safety. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG102 or ENG108), and (MAT14+, or MAT15+, or equivalent), and [MAT206, or PSY230, or (PSY230 and PSY231), or PSY230WL, or SWU225]], or permission of Instructor or Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14412
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/22 –
11/16
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- j. Johnson
Open
7 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31435
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- L. Liuzzo
Open
18 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
No purchased materials are required for this course.
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
Book Information
31436
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- L. Liuzzo
Open
18 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
No purchased materials are required for this course.
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
Book Information
PSA315: Public Policy and Public Safety Organizations
– 3 credits
Overview of public policy as it relates to the administration and management of public safety organizations. Topics include the political environment, laws and regulations, and the interrelationship among law, regulations, budget and finance, and public policy. Focus on current issues surrounding public administration and bureaucracy, as well as how public constituencies can affect public policy decision-making. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [PAD100 and (ENG102 or ENG108)], or permission of Instructor or Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31437
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Caron
Open
17 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31438
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Caron
Open
18 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14416
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/09 –
11/02
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
7 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
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Textbook info pending
PSA320: Human Capital Management for Public Safety Organizations
– 3 credits
Examination of the role and functions of human capital management in public safety organizations including recruitment, hiring, retention, and training. Focus on the impact and intersections of strategic planning, employee benefits and compensation, personnel issues, performance management, employment laws, labor relations, and responding to internal and external inquiries as it relates to the administration of public safety organizations.
Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
14418
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/27 –
12/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Shehorn
Open
2 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
31609
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- K. Versuk
Open
18 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31577
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- K. Versuk
Open
13 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA401: Public Safety Leadership
– 3 credits
Examines the nature and roles of leadership in public safety, including concepts of organizational culture, leadership principles, and management strategies unique to public safety organizations. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31610
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Meadows
Open
17 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14421
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/15 –
11/09
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
8 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31558
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Meadows
Open
12 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA405: Public Safety Finance and Budget
– 3 credits
Overview of the public finance system at all levels of government as it relates to the development of a budget for a public safety department. Topics include state and local budget process, revenue and funding sources involving taxes and revenue forecasting, as well as capital planning, projects, and budgets related to public safety. The course will consider alternative sources of public safety funding available to local government entities and stewardship of funds. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31561
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. Byrd
Open
14 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32964
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
09/02 –
10/24
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- B. Williams
Open
11 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
31611
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. Byrd
Open
15 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA410: Program Planning and Evaluation for Public Safety Organizations
– 3 credits
Focus on knowledge and skills required of public safety leaders in strategic planning for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of social intervention initiatives related to public safety, health, and disaster management. Exploration of theories related to public services considered in the development of programs, the application of evaluation findings, and prioritization of community concerns and resources. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSA310 or permission of Instructor or Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31612
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Howard
Open
6 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32966
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Molina-Morris
Open
22 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
31600
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Howard
Open
8 of 12 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA439: Critical Incident Management for Public Safety Professionals
– 3 credits
In-depth examination of the process of critical incident management for supervisors, encompassing a variety of events that impact public safety organizations. Focus on the four phases of emergency management in relation to critical incident management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (AJS/FSC147 and AJS/FSC148), or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AJS/FSC149 or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32967
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/20 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
26 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
31633
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Heckard
Open
7 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31634
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Heckard
Open
9 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA449: Strategic Hazard Mitigation
– 3 credits
In-depth examination of the process of strategic hazard mitigation for supervisors, encompassing a variety of events that impact Public Safety Organizations. Focus on mitigation planning to address community risks and vulnerabilities including the stakeholders involved and strategies employed to improve community resilience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSA439 or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31627
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Heckard
Open
9 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31628
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Heckard
Open
7 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA450: 21st Century Public Safety Practices
– 3 credits
Examination of emerging trends in public safety administration and organizational responsiveness through policy and practice. Topics include an overview of public safety administration, components of ethical leadership, sustainable and evolving practices, internal and external influences on policy, technology, effective data collection, and strategic planning to address societal and cultural changes in the community and workforce.
Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31629
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Foust
Open
18 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31630
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Foust
Open
14 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14431
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/21 –
12/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
6 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
PSA460: Crime Scene Coordination for Public Safety Professionals
– 3 credits
Overview of the crime scene logistics needed to effectively coordinate the work of law enforcement officers, police dispatch, forensic science services personnel, emergency medical personnel, and others present during crime scene investigations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS275, or LET225, or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31647
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
08/25
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- P. Johnson
Open
13 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
- Additional Notes: Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS275, or LET225, or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
-
Book Information
31648
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- P. Dalton
Open
17 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
- Additional Notes: Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS275, or LET225, or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
-
Book Information
34536
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/02 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- P. Dalton
Open
9 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
- Additional Notes: Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS275, or LET225, or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
-
Book Information
PSA470: Administrative Law for Public Safety Professionals
– 3 credits
Introduction to the basic principles of administrative law for public safety professionals including the structure of federal, state, and local administrative institutions. Topics include the sources of law for administrative agencies, the basic procedures for administrative rulemaking, adjudication, and compliance, as well as judicial review of agency action. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
31631
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- K. Swafford
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31632
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14425
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
08/25 –
10/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
10 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
PSA490: Public Safety Administration Capstone
– 3 credits
Completion of a professional project within the field of public safety administration applying concepts covered throughout the program. Students will demonstrate the steps for issue identification, related research, analysis, and presentation of information. Project topics will follow an instructor approval process. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32965
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Molina-Morris
Open
18 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31643
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Meadows
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31644
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Meadows
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
PSA301: Foundations of Public Safety Administration – 3 credits
Foundation in the principles and study of public safety administration including legal, political, and social factors. Overview of organizational theory and management, human capital management, resource management, leadership, and ethics that guide administration of diverse public safety organizations.
Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14176
|
Phoenix
E121 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
09/15 –
11/10
Fall 2025 |
M
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
13 of 14 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14175
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
08/25 –
10/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31431
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31432
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA305: Communication Strategies for Public Safety Professionals – 3 credits
Overview of communication and public relations for public safety professionals. Topics include organization's internal and external environment and identifying and addressing public relations situations that emerge in these environments including the use of social media and other news media channels. Emphasis on developing, implementing, and evaluating public relations plans and strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(COM100, or COM110, or COM230, or COM225) and (ENG102 or ENG108)] or permission of Program Director or Department/Division.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14179
|
Phoenix
E121 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
10/22 –
12/17
Fall 2025 |
W
|
10:00AM – 11:15AM
|
|
Open
10 of 14 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14178
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
10/20 –
12/14
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31433
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31434
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
12 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA310: Research Methods for Public Safety Administration – 4 credits
Overview of research methods and presentation of research results for public safety administration. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods including statistics for conducting and analyzing discipline-specific research within the fields of public safety. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG102 or ENG108), and (MAT14+, or MAT15+, or equivalent), and [MAT206, or PSY230, or (PSY230 and PSY231), or PSY230WL, or SWU225]], or permission of Instructor or Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14412
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
09/22 –
11/16
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31435
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31436
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA315: Public Policy and Public Safety Organizations – 3 credits
Overview of public policy as it relates to the administration and management of public safety organizations. Topics include the political environment, laws and regulations, and the interrelationship among law, regulations, budget and finance, and public policy. Focus on current issues surrounding public administration and bureaucracy, as well as how public constituencies can affect public policy decision-making. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [PAD100 and (ENG102 or ENG108)], or permission of Instructor or Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31437
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31438
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14416
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
09/09 –
11/02
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA320: Human Capital Management for Public Safety Organizations – 3 credits
Examination of the role and functions of human capital management in public safety organizations including recruitment, hiring, retention, and training. Focus on the impact and intersections of strategic planning, employee benefits and compensation, personnel issues, performance management, employment laws, labor relations, and responding to internal and external inquiries as it relates to the administration of public safety organizations.
Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14418
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
10/27 –
12/14
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31609
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31577
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
13 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA401: Public Safety Leadership – 3 credits
Examines the nature and roles of leadership in public safety, including concepts of organizational culture, leadership principles, and management strategies unique to public safety organizations. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31610
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14421
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
09/15 –
11/09
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31558
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
12 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA405: Public Safety Finance and Budget – 3 credits
Overview of the public finance system at all levels of government as it relates to the development of a budget for a public safety department. Topics include state and local budget process, revenue and funding sources involving taxes and revenue forecasting, as well as capital planning, projects, and budgets related to public safety. The course will consider alternative sources of public safety funding available to local government entities and stewardship of funds. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31561
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
14 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
32964
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
09/02 –
10/24
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 27 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31611
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
15 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA410: Program Planning and Evaluation for Public Safety Organizations – 3 credits
Focus on knowledge and skills required of public safety leaders in strategic planning for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of social intervention initiatives related to public safety, health, and disaster management. Exploration of theories related to public services considered in the development of programs, the application of evaluation findings, and prioritization of community concerns and resources. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSA310 or permission of Instructor or Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31612
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
32966
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 27 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31600
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 12 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA439: Critical Incident Management for Public Safety Professionals – 3 credits
In-depth examination of the process of critical incident management for supervisors, encompassing a variety of events that impact public safety organizations. Focus on the four phases of emergency management in relation to critical incident management. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (AJS/FSC147 and AJS/FSC148), or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AJS/FSC149 or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32967
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
10/20 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
26 of 27 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31633
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31634
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA449: Strategic Hazard Mitigation – 3 credits
In-depth examination of the process of strategic hazard mitigation for supervisors, encompassing a variety of events that impact Public Safety Organizations. Focus on mitigation planning to address community risks and vulnerabilities including the stakeholders involved and strategies employed to improve community resilience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSA439 or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31627
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31628
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA450: 21st Century Public Safety Practices – 3 credits
Examination of emerging trends in public safety administration and organizational responsiveness through policy and practice. Topics include an overview of public safety administration, components of ethical leadership, sustainable and evolving practices, internal and external influences on policy, technology, effective data collection, and strategic planning to address societal and cultural changes in the community and workforce.
Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31629
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31630
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
14 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14431
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
10/21 –
12/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA460: Crime Scene Coordination for Public Safety Professionals – 3 credits
Overview of the crime scene logistics needed to effectively coordinate the work of law enforcement officers, police dispatch, forensic science services personnel, emergency medical personnel, and others present during crime scene investigations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS275, or LET225, or permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31647
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
08/25
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
13 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31648
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
34536
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
09/02 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA470: Administrative Law for Public Safety Professionals – 3 credits
Introduction to the basic principles of administrative law for public safety professionals including the structure of federal, state, and local administrative institutions. Topics include the sources of law for administrative agencies, the basic procedures for administrative rulemaking, adjudication, and compliance, as well as judicial review of agency action. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
31631
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31632
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
14425
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
08/25 –
10/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
10 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
PSA490: Public Safety Administration Capstone – 3 credits
Completion of a professional project within the field of public safety administration applying concepts covered throughout the program. Students will demonstrate the steps for issue identification, related research, analysis, and presentation of information. Project topics will follow an instructor approval process. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Department/Division Chair.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32965
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
18 of 27 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31643
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
|
31644
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||