Overview

At Lewis University’s Master of Science in Public Safety Administration you will develop an understanding of the contemporary practices of public safety management and responsibilities, review theories and practices involving issues of risk management and emergency management, develop solutions for public safety problems, and learn to make decisions consistent with the responsibilities of serving and relating to the community.

Lewis is a member of the National Fraternal Order of Police University (NFOPU) is a consortium of colleges and universities that provides members of the National FOP with varied learning programs. We’re proud to bring you award-winning undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Safety Administration. We’re perfectly positioned to provide you with an advanced understanding of the complex issues industry professionals face every day giving you the skills to analyze critical issues and apply ethical reasoning to complex situations, enhance your career potential, and impact your world for the better.

Possible career options for those with advanced degrees in Public Safety Administration include positions within:

Local Law Enforcement
Corrections
Federal Law Enforcement
Probation and Parole
Homeland Security

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Safety Data Analysis and Response Strategies

Public Relations and Crisis Communications

Public Safety Administration and Management

Fiscal Management for Public Safety Administrators

Ethics, Integrity and Social Responsibility
Labor Relations in the Public Sector

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

international deadline is 6 months before start date

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Occupational Health and Safety View 21 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a major in Criminal/Social Justice, Fire Science, or Private Security,

Submit a completed application, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.

Submit two letters of recommendation.

Submit official transcripts from each institution attended.

Submit a personal statement.

Have earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 calculated on the most recent 60 semester hours.

Obtain acceptance by the College of Education and Social Sciences Graduate Council.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11430 USD / year

≈ 11430 USD / year
Out-of-State

11430 USD / year

≈ 11430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11430 USD / year

≈ 11430 USD / year

Funding

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