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 advance in the knowledge of your field. 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 is designed to support you in becoming a confident leader whose expertise is preceded only by a love for the people you serve.
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
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
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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