Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Safety – Fire Administration
Lead Your Public Safety or Fire Rescue Team with Liberty’s M.S. in Public Safety – Fire Administration
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Safety – Fire Administration is designed to help equip you with valuable public service and fire administration skills that you can use to pursue positions of added responsibility, inspire the people you lead, and boost your earning potential. The courses in this public safety degree are offered in 8-week sections with no set login times and no required intensives, so you’ll be able to pursue your academic goals while remaining committed to the things that matter most – like your job, family, and community.
Public service can be demanding. Long nights, work-filled weekends, and the ever-present prospect of being called in can be difficult – as can rallying the morale of the people you lead. Our public safety and fire administration master’s degree can help you become a confident leader whose expertise is preceded only by a love for the people you serve.
What Will You Learn 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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- You can complete this fire administration degree in as little as 1 year!
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
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
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC