Our Public Safety Education Programs:
Master of Public Safety
UVA's Master of Public Safety is a flexible online program designed for working public safety professionals who want to improve their leadership skills. Students:
- Take 11 online courses, each of which is eight weeks in length
- Typically complete the program in 20 months
- Have the opportunity to count credits received in the FBI National Academy, FBI ELEVATE or UVA National Criminal Justice Command College toward the degree
- Have multiple options to start the program, including January, March, June, August and October
- Finish the program with a deeper understanding of how to run complex organizations, negotiate and collaborate with peer agencies from the local level to the national, and build and nurture the community relationships that are vital for success.
View additional information, including how to apply, scholarship availability, faculty members, and more on our Master of Public Safety program page.
Learn more about the Master of Public Safety Program
Master of Public Safety Curriculum
Core courses include:
- Transformational Leadership in Changing Times
- Constitutional Framework of Public Safety
- Developing and Implementing Systems of Emergency Preparedness
- Creating and Sustaining Community Dialogue
- Stewardship of Public Assets
Students can choose their five electives from a variety of topics, including:
- Public Safety
- Cyber Security Management
- Human Resources Management
- Public Administration
- Leadership
- Procurement & Contracts Management
- Project Management
