Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Public Safety Leadership and Administration with a concentration in emergency medical services – mobile integrated healthcare program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills in community paramedicine and health systems design to further their EMS career.

Program Details

• The program consists of 11 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and totals 33 credit hours.
• The next start date for the program is 01/12/2026.

Program Objectives

The program emphasizes the present-day objectives of emergency medical care, including mobile health care delivery and community paramedicine. Students will learn how to implement solutions and strategies to improve the patient care experience in mobile integrated health care and design emergency medical systems that better serve their community.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to compete for leadership employment opportunities in public, private, and nonprofit EMS agencies or explore other opportunities in hospitals and behavioral and social service agencies. Potential roles include:

• Ambulance dispatcher
• Emergency medical technician
• Firefighter
• Medical assistant
• Paramedic

Program Structure

The program includes core and concentration courses, such as:

Core Courses

• Geographic Information Systems and Analysis
• Organization Behavior
• Program Evaluation for Emergency Management and Homeland Security
• Public Budgeting and Finance
• Public Human Resource Management

Concentration Courses

• Community Paramedicine – Mobile Integrated Healthcare
• Foundations of Emergency Medical Services
• Healthcare Systems and Design

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Requirements include:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program or a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's degree
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• A written statement describing educational and career goals, as well as a long-term professional development strategy
• Evidence of current employment in an organization in this field, or at least two years prior professional experience in this or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in a related area

Additional Admission Information

An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.

Accreditation and Rankings

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research, and service. The college is nationally recognized, with rankings including:

• #2 best graduate homeland security and emergency management programs, according to U.S. News & World Report
• #2 in the U.S. and #7 in the world for hospitality, leisure, sport, and tourism, according to the Center for World University Rankings
• Top 5 Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management in the nation, according to U.S. News & Report
• Top 10 best online master's in criminal justice programs for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report

Faculty

The faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking, and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:

• Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
• Fellow of the American Psychological Association
• Member of the National Academy of Public Administration

Tuition and Financial Aid

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees using the tuition calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid options.