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Why Choose Liberty University’s Helms School of Government for Your Online Master’s Degree?
As a busy professional, you don’t have time to travel to a campus to pursue your master’s degree. Fortunately, Liberty University’s online master’s degree programs can help you experience the quality of a residential program from the comfort of your home or office.
Our professors have real-world experience in criminal justice and government roles and will provide insights into the challenges of the industry and how to solve them — all from a Christian worldview.
Available Helms School of Government Master’s Degrees:
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Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
With our flexible and affordable 100% online format, Liberty’s online master’s degrees can help you succeed and move ahead in your career! Let Liberty help you in your pursuit of higher education with a Christian foundation that will help you grow spiritually as you gain in-demand skills. Our courses focus on developing the leaders and shapers of public policy to be Champions for Christ. Become a part of our mission and apply today!
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: police officer** and emergency management director.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2021 (viewed online April 16, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Police and Detectives, 2022 (viewed online April 16, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Emergency Management Directors, 2022 (viewed online April 16, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Benefits of an Online Master’s Degree from Liberty University?
Our online master’s degree programs offer students great benefits:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online master’s 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.
What is emergency management?
Emergency management — or “disaster management” as it is sometimes called — is a process that involves creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Helping communities prepare for disasters is only part of the mission. Stopping the disaster before it occurs and taking measures to lessen the severity of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters are all part of this process.
Our emergency management degree is intended for both current and aspiring managers and administrators in homeland security, emergency response teams, or emergency management organizations. We believe this degree will be attractive to you whether you are looking to enhance your knowledge or advance in your career.
What can I do with an online international relations master’s degree?
In this program, we aim to prepare students with a multidisciplinary approach to international relations. We address history, philosophy, governing structures and processes, and comparative politics. The knowledge of international politics and policies gained through our online masters in international affairs degree is based on a solid biblical foundation to advance global diplomacy.
The international relations master’s degree provides you with the latest information and skills you need to vie for the top positions in international relations – which is key because competition for jobs in this field can be fierce. For instance, you may want to become a political scientist. Our courses provide a politics and international law background that can help make you an asset to nearly any government, labor, or political organization.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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