Faculty: Health Sciences This major focuses on the study and promotion of social safety, encompassing community safety, crime prevention, and public health. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to address social issues, reduce crime, and enhance community well-being. Graduates are equipped 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 for promoting public health, reducing crime, and enhancing community well-being. - Explore principles of social justice, equity, and cultural competency in community safety. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in social safety and community development. - Develop communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective community engagement. **Major Outline:** 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 vulnerabilities. 3. **Crime Prevention and Community Policing** - Fundamentals of crime prevention and community policing strategies. - 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 for promoting health, preventing disease, and enhancing community health. 5. **Social Justice and Equity** - Fundamentals of social justice, equity, and their impact on community safety. - Techniques for addressing social inequities and promoting fairness in community development. 6. **Cultural Competency in Community Safety** - Principles of cultural competency 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 for fostering community participation, collaboration, and empowerment. 8. **Practicum in Social Safety** - Real-world experiences in community safety, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in community development or public health settings. - Application of learned skills in practical social safety scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Social Safety** - Comprehensive project applying skills in community assessment, crime prevention, or public health. - Delivery of a polished social safety project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Community assessment reports, risk management plans, crime prevention strategies, public health promotion plans, social justice analyses, cultural competency projects, community development plans, practicum reports, capstone 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 Health Care 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. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Social Safety and pursue professional certifications or further education in related fields, such as a Master's degree 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 major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and analytical skills needed to excel in social safety, supporting careers in community development, law enforcement, public health, and social services.