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Minor in Public Safety Management

Any Indiana University students enrolled in a baccalaureate program, except those pursing a major in public safety management, may pursue the minor in public safety management. Students who successfully complete the requirements will have the minor conferred with their degree.

Students must declare their intentions to receive a minor by completing an application, which is available in SPEA Student Services, BS 3025 or online. A minimum GPA of 2.3 is required in courses taken specifically for the minor. At least 9 of the 15 credit hours must be taken on the IUPUI campus.During their final term of enrollment, students must also apply to have the minor conferred with their degree by completing the SPEA Graduation Application.

SPEA Students earning a SPEA minor may double count two courses between their major and minor courses.

Curriculum (5 courses/15 credit hours)

Complete the following courses:

  • SPEA-J 150 Public Safety in America (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-J 272 Terrorism and Public Policy (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-J 375 Emergency Services Administration (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-J 376 Principles of Public Safety (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-J 387 Foundations of Homeland Security (3 cr.)