PUB 490 - Capstone: Applied Public Safety Project

 
Description: Serves as the culminating experience in which students integrate program knowledge and competencies to design, implement, and present an applied project addressing contemporary public safety challenges, with emphasis on research, evidence-based practices, leadership, and professional communication.

Prerequisites: PUB 470  (may be taken concurrently).

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Project proposal 
2. Research 
3. Project design 
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
6. Professional report 
7. Presentation 
8. Reflection & professional growth

1. Assemble program knowledge to design and conduct an applied project. (1,2,3,4)
2. Assess project solutions utilizing evidence-based practices, data, and research.  (2,3,4)
3. Defend management skills used in the execution of an applied project. (3,4,5)
4. Evaluate project outcomes using appropriate assessment methods and identify lessons learned. (5,6)
5. Justify conclusions through written reports and oral presentations. (6,7)
6. Reflect on personal leadership growth (1,8)