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Online Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership in Public Safety

24 months

100%
online

45 total credits

30 transfer credits required*

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Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree and Advance Your Career in Public Safety

The online bachelor’s in organizational leadership in public safety completer degree allows public safety professionals to finish their undergraduate education while receiving credit for previous academic or vocational training experience.

NMHU online students study in a flexible, asynchronous format. Coursework is delivered 100% online, so you can earn your degree from anywhere on a schedule that fits your life.

This program is designed for students who have completed previous occupational or vocational credit, certificates or associate degrees.

The BA in Organizational Leadership in Public Safety program allows first responders and other public safety professionals to increase earning potential and marketability.

Our faculty members are committed to delivering excellent education and personalized advising. They come from diverse backgrounds with extensive field experience, and students benefit from their unique perspectives.

New Mexico Highlands University is committed to making your online education affordable. We offer competitive tuition and accept transfer credits to put your degree within reach.

Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership in Public Safety Admission Requirements

Completed online application

2.0 GPA or higher

Official transcripts from all previous institutions

A formal application for transfer admission

30 transfer credits*

Employment in public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire departments or similar disciplines preferred

Enhance Your Leadership Skills and Open Doors to New Opportunities

Director of Operations $96,371 per year1

Emergency Management Director $80,092 per year2

Chief of Police $75,712 per year3

Director of Public Safety $60,666 per year4

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You may also be interested in our online BAS in General Business degree program.

This flexible degree completion program allows you to customize your studies based on your professional interests. At least 30 Transfer Credits required.

  • Hands-On Coursework
  • Interdisciplinary Electives
  • Student-Focused Faculty
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New Mexico Highlands University – Transforming Lives

At New Mexico Highlands University, we foster creativity, critical thinking and research in the liberal arts and sciences. As a premier comprehensive university, we transform lives and communities through education with our range of on-campus and online programs.

  • Multicultural focus
  • Accessible education
  • Family atmosphere
  • Opportunity for all

The University is fully accredited by and in good standing with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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  1. Payscale.com. Average Director of Operations Salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com.
  2. Payscale.com. Average Director of Emergency Management Salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com.
  3. Payscale.com. Average Police Chief Salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com.
  4. Payscale.com. Average Director of Public Safety Salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com.

*NMHU accepts the following for admission to this program: 30 technical/vocational credits, a certificate in a technical/vocational area, an associate degree or occupational/vocational training in U.S. Armed Services schools.