Master of Arts Public Policy – Campaigns and Elections

What Will You Study in Liberty’s M.A. in Public Policy?

We understand that sometimes it is not possible to put your life on pause to pursue residential courses. Our 100% online program has no set login times and is designed to accommodate your schedule. Your online courses will cover exciting, interactive information including:

• Speech writing for candidates and officeholders of government positions
• Practical framework for campaign tactics, political marketing, and campaign counsel creation
• Strategic planning for an election starting with campaign announcement to voting day
• Effective communication methods to reach voters and use of emerging technology

As a Christian university, you can see a biblical worldview integrated into every aspect of your academic experience. While the campaign field may often be full of corruption and deception, we can help prepare you to be a light in the darkness and spread the word of Christ through your platform.

Potential Careers for Graduates of the Public Policy in Campaigns and Elections Program

• Campaign manager
• Data analyst
• Fundraiser
• Political marketer
• Public relations specialist

Highlights of the M.A. in Public Policy Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Arts in Public Policy — Campaigns and Elections from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)