Duration

1.5 years

Starting Date

January

Tuition Fee

$565 per credit

Location

Online

About the program

We have been pioneering distance education since 1985, giving us the experience needed to create a cutting-edge online learning environment designed to meet your needs. Because Liberty University’s Public Administration – Disaster Management (Online) program can be completed 100% online with no set login times, you can stay involved in your family, career, or community while you earn your degree.

At Liberty, your success is our success. We strive to ensure that you are provided with the knowledge and skills you need to serve with integrity in emergency and disaster management wherever your career takes you. We don’t just train professionals. We train exceptional, value-driven professionals who are prepared to lead in their fields. Partner with us and make the impact you always knew you could.

Career Opportunities

Your MPA in emergency management can help prepare you for a wide range of jobs in the emergency response management field. For instance, you could work for a homeland security organization such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here are a few examples of careers you can pursue at all levels of government:

  • Emergency management director
  • Emergency management specialist
  • Emergency preparedness administrator
  • Homeland security officer

Courses Included

  • Community Economic Development
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Politics & Policy of Public Sector Budgeting
  • Management of Public Sector Organizations
  • Public Administration Praxis: Legal & Contemporary
  • Understanding Terrorism & Homeland Security
  • Hazard Mitigation

Minimum requirements

Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or above for admission in good standing.

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