MS Criminal Justice and Public Safety-Public Safety concentration (online)

Learn Strategic Leadership to Advance Public Safety

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety with a Public Safety concentration at Indiana University Southeast is designed for professionals seeking to lead in emergency management, homeland security, disaster planning, and public safety operations. Delivered 100% online, the program provides the advanced tools, knowledge, and practical insight to help safeguard communities and respond to today’s evolving public threats.

Understand the Systems That Protect Our Communities

This concentration gives you an in-depth look at the structure, strategy, and coordination behind public safety organizations. You'll study emergency planning, interagency collaboration, risk assessment, and the complexities of responding to natural disasters, terrorism, and public health crises. Courses also explore how policies and procedures impact the effectiveness of public safety operations.

Build Skills for Crisis Management and Policy Impact

Through a mix of core coursework and specialized electives, you’ll gain expertise in:

  • Emergency response and disaster planning
  • Homeland security operations and threat analysis
  • Crisis communication and coordination
  • Public safety law and policy
  • Risk management and intergovernmental relations
  • Research and data-driven decision-making

You’ll learn to lead across agencies and make informed decisions that improve public preparedness and response.

Why Choose the Public Safety Concentration at IU Southeast?

This fully online degree program is tailored for working professionals in public safety or those seeking to transition into the field. At IU Southeast, you’ll benefit from flexible course scheduling, expert faculty mentorship, and a curriculum that integrates current public safety theory with practical application. The Public Safety concentration prepares you for leadership roles where strategic thinking and crisis response are essential.

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Careers

Graduates with a Public Safety concentration are prepared for meaningful careers in public and private sector safety roles, including:

  • Emergency management coordination
  • Homeland security and threat assessment
  • Disaster planning and recovery
  • Public health and safety administration
  • Crisis communication and interagency operations
  • Public policy and safety regulation

With your M.S. from IU Southeast, you’ll be ready to take on leadership roles that require quick thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to public well-being.

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

Degree requirements

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partner Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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