Message from Dr. Kenneth P. Walker, District President

     I invite you to explore a new opportunity at Edison College.  The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Public Safety Management degree program is designed as a pathway to advancement for first responders and other professionals dedicated to the safety and welfare of our citizenry.

     The growing complexity of security issues, burgeoning seasonal and year-round populations, and increasing agency interdependence require qualifications far beyond technical and on-the-job training formerly adequate for promotion to supervisory and leadership positions in Southwest Florida.  Leaders of 61 separate fire, emergency medical services and criminal justice agencies in our service district partnered with faculty and staff to develop the relevant and practical upper division curriculum approved by the Florida State Board of Education in 2005.  

     Lower division students have repeatedly expressed their desire to stay at Edison to receive their baccalaureate degrees.  Consider the next step in your career and make an appointment with the Program Advisor today.  A challenging learning experience, faculty with outstanding academic and industry credentials, and a friendly college environment await you.