Introduction
Earn Your Master's Degree in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Management
Ranked As One of the Best Online Criminal Justice Master's Degrees in America
Unlike a typical criminal justice degree, USD's skills-centric curriculum has a focus on developing leadership skills specific to public safety. Designed for current law enforcement professionals who want to grow and lead, this 100% online, leadership-focused master’s degree is consistently ranked among the top online criminal justice graduate degrees in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. In just 20 months, you’ll learn organizational leadership, analytical skills, critical thinking strategies, legal awareness, financial and budgetary acumen, and superb communication abilities – all in a flexible online format. Most importantly, all of our students and faculty have experience working in law enforcement and the military, providing a rich environment for idea-sharing, networking, and peer learning.
Created by law enforcement, for law enforcement
Developed in collaboration with law enforcement, USD’s MSc in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership online degree program goes far beyond a traditional criminal justice education by focusing on the most urgent issues facing policing today and refining the skills needed to lead effectively, even through challenging times. A defining characteristic of our program is our faculty, comprised of criminal justice professionals with professional experience ranging from police chief to district attorney to high-ranking military positions. Their lived experience, combined with their academic credentials, bring a depth of understanding that most criminal justice professors cannot offer.
Program Structure
20-month program
Focus on one 7-week class at a time
Courses are offered year-round
Access your classroom any time, day or night
There is no on-campus requirement (but please join us for graduation!)
Generous transfer credit available for Law Enforcement Training programs
Why Choose the University of San Diego?
Top-ranked University - Earn a degree you'll be proud of from a top private university founded in 1949.
Join an Elite Network - LEPSL students are law enforcement leaders from agencies across the country.
Highly Rated by Students - Students praise our stellar faculty and the cutting-edge relevance of our coursework.
Nationally Ranked Program - US News & World Report, BestColleges, and others have ranked LEPSL one of the best.
Approved by Law Enforcement - Proud partners of the FBINAA, FOP, California Police Chief Association, National Tactical Officers Association, New York Association of Chiefs of Police, and many regional POAs & DSAs.
