Faculty: Health Sciences

This major focuses on studying and enhancing social safety, including community safety, crime prevention, and public health. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to address social issues, reduce crime, and promote community well-being. Graduates are prepared for roles in community development, law enforcement, public health, and social services.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of social safety, community development, and crime prevention.
• Develop skills in community assessment, risk management, and intervention strategies.
• Learn techniques to enhance public health, reduce crime, and promote community well-being.
• Explore principles of social justice, equality, and cultural competence in community safety.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in social safety and community development.
• Develop communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective community engagement.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Social Safety
   • Overview of key concepts and industry trends in social safety and community development.
   • Fundamentals of social safety, community engagement, and crime prevention.
2. Community Assessment and Risk Management
   • Principles of community assessment and risk management.
   • Techniques for identifying and addressing community risks and gaps.
3. Crime Prevention and Community Policing
   • Essentials of crime prevention strategies and community policing.
   • Techniques for developing and implementing effective crime prevention programs.
4. Public Health and Community Well-being
   • Principles of public health and its role in community well-being.
   • Techniques to promote health, prevent disease, and enhance community health.
5. Social Justice and Equality
   • Fundamentals of social justice, equality, and their impact on community safety.
   • Techniques to address social disparities and promote justice in community development.
6. Cultural Competence in Community Safety
   • Principles of cultural competence and diversity awareness in community safety.
   • Techniques for addressing cultural, racial, and social issues in community engagement.
7. Community Development and Engagement
   • Fundamentals of community development and engagement strategies.
   • Techniques to enhance community participation, collaboration, and empowerment.
8. Practical Training in Social Safety
   • Real-world experiences in community safety, including observations, internships, and practical projects in community development or public health settings.
   • Apply acquired skills in practical social safety scenarios.
9. Graduation Project in Social Safety
   • A comprehensive project applying skills in community assessment, crime prevention, or public health.
   • Present a polished community safety project or case study.

Assessment Methods:

• Community assessment reports, risk management plans, crime prevention strategies, public health promotion plans, social justice analyses, cultural competence projects, community development plans, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Community Safety: Policing, Partnerships and Prevention" by Various Authors.
• "Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives, and Practices" by Marcus Felson and Ronald V. Clarke.
• "Public Health: What It Is and How It Works" by Bernard Turnock.
• "Social Justice: Theories, Issues, and Movements" by William D. Jones.
• "Cultural Competence in Healthcare and Human Services" by Larry D. Purnell.
• "Community Development: Theories, Practices, and Challenges" by Various Authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of social sciences, community development, and public health. Suitable for students interested in social safety, community development, crime prevention, and public health.

Duration of Specialty:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain a degree in social safety and pursue professional certifications or further education in related fields, such as a Master's in Community Development, Public Health, or Criminal Justice.

Target Audience:

Aspiring community developers, law enforcement officers, public health professionals, social workers, and individuals seeking careers in social safety, community development, crime prevention, and related fields. This specialty equips students with the practical, theoretical, and analytical skills needed to excel in social safety and support careers in community development, law enforcement, public health, and social services.