M.S. in Public Safety – Fire Administration

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.S. in Public Safety – Fire Administration?

• How to effectively manage public sector organizations
• Human resources and budget management for the executive fire officer
• Legal considerations for the executive fire officer

In addition to the topics listed above, you will study crisis and first responder training, disaster management, community risk mitigation for the executive fire officer, and principles of leadership in public service. Upon completion of our public safety and fire administration master’s degree, you can feel confident in the training you’ve received and use it to take your career to new heights.

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Public Safety – Fire Administration with Liberty University

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 degree 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.
• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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)

Potential Careers for M.S. in Public Safety – Fire Administration Graduates

• Chief security officer
• Fire captain or lieutenant
• Law enforcement official
• Public information officer
• Public safety training officer