The Lewis University Online Master of Science in Public Safety Administration

...lead the way in times of need

Take your next step toward advancement in emergency management, disaster response and public safety with the Lewis University MS in Public Safety Administration. The curriculum and coursework offer you the tools and skill sets you can use right away.

Five Reasons to Earn Your Master's Degree in Public Safety Administration at Lewis University Online

1. You'll learn from a faculty with real world experience. Thanks to their experience in the field, our instructors can show you how to apply what you learn to your current tasks and responsibilities. You can put new tools and skill sets to use immediately, positioning yourself for career advancement.
   
   
2. You'll demonstrate personal initiative. By taking charge of your continuing education, you demonstrate leadership potential and commitment. An online MS in Public Safety Administration degree from Lewis University will make you a strong contender for advanced positions—and potentially higher earnings—that were previously out of your reach.
   
   
3. Our MSPSA program equips you with the knowledge needed for leadership positions. We won't bog you down with lots of academic theory. Instead you'll learn concrete skills, such as how to communicate effectively within your department, outside agencies, and the public, as well as how to successfully manage complex budgets, allocate resources for maximum impact, and analyze data. This knowledge is crucial in vital public safety fields such as disaster and emergency management and the fire service.
   
   
4. The master's program adapts to you. At Lewis University we think that you shouldn't have to put your professional and private life on hold for a chance to advance your career. We offer you the opportunity to learn at your convenience—work on your degree wherever and whenever you want. Your next lecture, assignments, and course work will always be waiting for you online.
   
   
5. We'll be with you every step of the way. From your initial application all the way to graduation, our faculty and support staff will be there to provide personal attention and guidance. In addition, we offer 24/7 tech support, so you can rest assured that help is always just a mouse click away.

The Master of Science in Public Safety Administration combines knowledge from many different academic disciplines and builds it into a comprehensive leadership curriculum. With numerous alumni serving as superintendents and chiefs of police around the nation and Lewis University's longstanding reputation for leadership in the field of criminal/social justice, this program is designed to equip you with the skills you need to effectively and efficiently manage the many complex challenges in the rapidly expanding sector of public safety.

If you are a professional in the field of law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, disaster response or communication, the Lewis University Online Master of Science in Public Safety Administration curriculum will challenge you to greatly expand your ability for creative thinking and innovative problem solving. It will prepare you to lead with confidence, communicate with authority, and inspire hope in times of crisis.

Is this program right for you?

With students coming from diverse professional backgrounds and career paths, you will soon learn to see the same issues from many different angles and viewpoints. It is this rich diversity that helps expand the ability of each student to analyze the complexities of public safety challenges and to meet those challenges with deeper understanding and confidence.

It takes a strong sense of purpose, a deep understanding of the society we live in, and a creative mind to handle threats to our safety and security. Our online Master's in Public Safety Administration will give you every tool necessary to confidently manage the plethora of public safety challenges. The will and strength to lead others... has to be your own.

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If you are ready to become a leader in public safety administration, request more information or call us at 1.866.967.7046 and a Lewis University Advisor will gladly answer all of your questions!