Master of Science in Public Safety Management – Online
Learn how to lead mindfully and connect communities within today’s contemporary public safety industry.
Be prepared to lead with confidence. Marian’s Master of Science in Public Safety Management is an advanced degree designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge for contemporary executive leadership in public safety. Professionals in police departments, fire departments, federal government bureaus, wildlife protection agencies, military, and more will be prepared for advanced opportunities.
For more than 80 years, Marian University has been educating professionals and future leaders. We help students connect the needs of the community with those of the public-safety sector in order to raise the quality of life for all.
As a Marian public safety master’s student you’ll benefit from:
- Convenient, 100% online format
- Rigorous curriculum designed by leaders in the industry
- Hands-on competency-based learning experiences
The Master of Science in Public Safety Management provides the foundation for current and future leaders to succeed in a joint community effort to raise standards and improve problem-solving in relation to contemporary issues in public safety.
Apply today. Law enforcement professionals save 10% on tuition!
The Program
Capstone Project
MPath Online Program Schedule: 7-Week Accelerated
In about 16 months, graduate ready to make a difference in companies and their workforce. Reach your goals with small class sizes, faculty feedback, and in-depth topic discussion. Through the program custom-made for busy adult learners, take 7-week non-sequential courses which are often without pre-requisites.
Law Enforcement Professionals Save 10% on Tuition!
Professionals working in law enforcement are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for all courses in this degree program. As this is a 100% online program, students may live anywhere. Those working in city, state, or federal positions are encouraged to apply today!
- New applicants only
- Must be degree seeking
- May study full- or part-time
- Must be able to show proof of profession
“The online Master of Science in Public Safety Management program has prepared me for future leadership within my organization and life. Equipped with invaluable educational tools and practical knowledge, I now have the confidence to synthesize previously obscure information. The program offers insight into the inner workings of my law enforcement agency. By providing context and reasoning behind contemporary policing methods, strategies, and theories, I better understand the present challenges facing my profession. By better understanding these challenges, I will be able to better address internal and external concerns that arise in the future.”
Ndiva Malafa – 2019 & 2021 Marian Graduate & Marian Adjunct Professor | Milwaukee Police Department, Police Officer
Master of Science in Public Safety Management Curriculum
The 31 credit master’s degree involves rigorous study and proven mastery of skills contemporary to public safety professionals such as advanced communication, human resource considerations, professional leadership and management practices, as well as research, budgeting, accounting, statistics, and employee wellness.
Core Courses
Public Safety Management graduate students will take courses covering topics such as:
- Public Safety Law and Ethics
- Leadership Theory
- Community Collaboration
- Public Safety Culture
- Survey and Assessment
Upon successful completion of this master’s program, the learner will be able to synthesize elements of practice in policing that include community collaboration, civilian governance, co-production policing, procedural justice, implicit bias and bias-based policing responses, as well as management of challenges within the police culture/sub-culture. Such synthesis will enable the learner to perform more effectively as a mindful servant to the community, a police agency and its members.