Online MSc in Public Safety – Homeland Security
If you would like to further your current career in public safety or shift to a new one, Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety – Homeland Security (Online) can help you gain the skills you need. Learn how to coordinate with multiple agencies at varying levels of government to ensure the safety of the public.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January
Tuition Fee
$565 per credit
Location
Online
About the program
A public safety administration master’s degree can help you pursue a wide range of positions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other agencies at all levels of government. If you’re passionate about protecting the public from harm, this degree can help you fill the need for qualified leaders in first response and public safety organizations. Liberty’s Helms School of Government saw the need for a degree that would synthesize best practices in public administration and governance to bolster the work of front-line first responders and public safety professionals – and Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety – Homeland Security (Online) does just that.
Our country needs people who are dedicated to providing for the public’s safety and security. Whether you are interested in homeland security or hometown security, we want to partner with you as you seek to develop a cohesive and collaborative approach to public safety.
Career Opportunities
- Emergency management director
- First responder/crisis response officer
- Homeland security director
- Homeland security planner
- Law enforcement officer
- Public safety compliance officer
- Public safety training officer
- Security management consultant
Courses Included
- Crisis & First Responder Training Skills & Techniques
- Fundamentals of Public Safety Leadership
- Management of Public Sector Organizations
- Public Administration Praxis: Legal & Contemporary
- Homeland Security Organization & Administration
- Legal Issues in Homeland Security
- Understanding Terrorism & Homeland Security
- Hazard Mitigation
Minimum requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.