Master of Public Safety
University of Virginia
Program Details
You can improve your leadership skills with the Master of Public Safety from the University of Virginia. The online emergency management degree covers such topics as:
- Transformation leadership in changing times
- Constitutional framework of public safety
- Creating and sustaining community dialogue
- Developing and implementing systems of emergency preparedness
Through the online emergency management master’s degree program, you learn to nurture community relationships, run complex organizations, and collaborate with peer agencies. Graduates have the skills to handle tomorrow’s public safety challenges.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Virginia is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Applicants should have significant professional experience in public safety (typically 5 or more years and supervisory experience).
- Students with limited professional experience or less than a 2.5 GPA may petition the Program Director for an exception.