Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Safety – Homeland Security
Protect Your Community with Liberty’s M.S. in Public Safety – Homeland Security
Public safety involves more than 1 department or level of government or administration. Understanding the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of public safety management and administration can facilitate your success in this field. Further your current career or shift to a new one with Liberty’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Safety – Homeland Security. In this program, you can study how to coordinate with multiple agencies at various levels of government to ensure the safety of the public.
A public safety administration master’s degree could help you develop skills relevant to 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 could be part of helping you meet the need for skilled, qualified leaders in first response and public safety organizations. We created this degree to help you apply best practices in public administration and governance to your career as a front-line first responder or public safety professional.
Whether you are interested in homeland security or hometown security, we’re excited to partner with you as you develop a cohesive, collaborative approach to public safety.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master’s in Public Safety – Homeland Security Degree?
- Best practices for risk assessment, hazard identification, vulnerability assessment, and impact analysis
- Crisis and first responder training skills and techniques
- How to function as a leader in your organization and in a collaborative, multijurisdictional, and multidisciplinary public safety environment
In this program, you learn about the various legal issues that deal not only with homeland security but with all levels of public safety and government. Understanding the history, laws, and legal issues affecting safety and security can help you be better prepared as you work to protect your home and community.
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Public Safety Graduates
- 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
Benefits of Pursuing Your Public Safety Online Degree 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 online master’s in homeland security 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 accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can rest assured that your degree program has met rigorous accreditation standards.
- Make the most of your time in service to your community by earning credit for your professional experience through our Experience Plus program.
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)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
