Master of Public Administration in Law & Public Policy Elevating Legal Policy with Public Administration
Influence Governmental Policy with a Master of Public Administration in Law and Public Policy
Conferring Liberty University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Law and Public Policy can help provide you with the tools and skills to become a leader in the fields of law and public policy. Through our MPA in Law and Public Policy degree’s 100% online format, you have the flexibility to focus on other goals while still meeting your educational needs.
As a leader in the field of public policy and law, you will have to make difficult decisions that require thorough analysis and review of problems that are presented. By earning an online MPA in Law and Public Policy degree, you will be provided with the knowledge and skill set needed to accomplish difficult tasks. Our Master of Public Administration in Law and Public Policy degree ushers in opportunities to influence the sector of law and politics.
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Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Public Administration in Law and Public Policy Online Program?
By earning a master’s in public administration at Liberty, you can become equipped with a solid understanding of the philosophical and biblical influences affecting the leadership of public and non-profit organizations. Gain knowledge in how various political and financial factors influence policy analysis and implementation process. Learn to become a Christian policy leader that influences your generation and generations to come. The political arena needs Christ-centered individuals, like you, possessing education in public policy and law to help create and pass laws in congruence with biblical principles.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Public Administration – Law and Public Policy Degree?
The Master of Public Administration – Law and Public Policy degree features learning concepts in the intricacies of the law, politics, research, and public policy to create a well-rounded educational experience. The MPA in Law and Public Policy online degree is our way of providing a comprehensive approach to preparing students to serve in government and related fields, particularly in management and leadership roles. Your master’s in public administration – law and public policy degree provides a more practical approach to the study of government and politics by reviewing economic development in strong and weak times as well as training in creating and maintaining budgets for your organization.
You’ll explore contemporary legal challenges, shifting cultural demographics, political movements, and strategies for community development. Liberty’s seasoned professors can help you grasp concepts in the philosophical, intellectual, political, and cultural influences of American public policy in relation to religious groups.
In the master’s in public administration degree, you may choose the thesis or non-thesis degree track. Following the non-thesis degree track is ideal for individuals who are not planning to pursue a doctorate in the immediate future. Our thesis track provides students the unique opportunity to gather and present the knowledge acquired from previous law and public policy degree courses to apply to practical solutions. Your professors can challenge you to address and analyze weaknesses in public policy and law to design a useful answer through research and hands-on creativity to prepare you for a career in the public sector at federal, state, and local levels.
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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
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| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
