Master of Arts in Public Policy – Leadership

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Public Policy Online Degree?

Liberty’s online MA in Public Policy – Leadership is designed to provide you with the critical thinking and communication skills integral to your success in public policy leadership positions at any level of government. Policy analysis, policy implementation, and decision-making will be highlighted and taught as crucial skills for your future success.

Courses within your online master’s degree will also cover:

• Foundations of American governance
• Presidential leadership
• Legislative leadership
• State and local leadership

Obtaining a graduate leadership degree in public policy at Liberty gives you access to faculty who are political leaders and policymakers, each embodying a Christ-centered philosophy that Liberty University ascribes for outreach in a world needing Christ’s direct influence.

Potential Career Options with a Master of Arts in Public Policy Degree

• Advocate
• Foundation manager
• Policy advisor/director
• Sustainability coordinator

Highlights of the Master of Arts in Public Policy Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Arts in Public Policy degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)