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Public Safety Leadership 
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Build contemporary leadership skills for today’s public safety challenges with an online master’s degree in public safety leadership. Develop a foundation of knowledge in public safety ethics, decision-making, organizational management, strategic planning, communications, and more. You’ll learn under the tutelage of experienced faculty members while benefiting from the flexibility of our streamlined online classroom. Ready to advance your career? Apply today! 
Program Highlights
- Promote integrity: Apply ethical frameworks and principles to common decision-making scenarios in public safety leadership to promote an organizational culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.  Â
- Make informed decisions: Analyze the weight and sufficiency of evidence to make informed, evidence-based decisions that prioritize public safety and organizational effectiveness. Â
- Optimize resources: Integrate contemporary leadership and management strategies to optimize operations, resources, and personnel. Â
- Communicate effectively: Design advanced communication strategies to effectively lead public safety organizations.Â
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits.
Core CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, MSPS 600) Â
- (3 Credits, MSPS 610) Â
- (3 Credits, MSPS 620) Â
- (3 Credits, MSPS 630)Â
Elective Courses
You'll need to take 15 credits of electives, chosen from the selection below. Please keep an eye on this program page as we are expected to add more course options to this category in upcoming terms.
- (3 Credits, MSPS 650)
- (3 Credits, MSPS 652)
- (3 Credits, MSPS 654)
- (3 Credits, MSPS 660)
- (3 Credits, MSPS 662)
Capstone CourseÂ
- (3 Credits, MSPS 690) Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you enhance your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the public safety profession. Potential job titles you could achieve with a master’s in public safety leadership include police or fire chief, public safety director, as well as careers in EMS, corrections, and school safety and security.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
While not required for admission to the program, we expect you to have experience in the public safety field. Experience in public safety administration is beneficial.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to  12
Format
- All courses available online 
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements. 
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students. 
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions. 
Biotechnology: Biosecurity & Biodefense
Master's ConcentrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Advance your career with an online master’s degree in biotechnology with a concentration in biosecurity and biodefense from University of Maryland Global Campus. Network with classmates and learn from leading faculty as you prepare for fundamental roles in a wide range of organizations. With online courses built for the working professional, UMGC also offers scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education as affordable as possible.
Program Highlights
- Develop response strategies: Develop preparedness and response strategies for bioterrorism simulations. Â
- Study real-world data: Analyze case studies of epidemics, biowarfare, and bioethical research problems. Â
- Lead with confidence: Communicate current trends in biodefense policies, laws, and best practices. Â
- Build teams: Develop advanced project management skills to lead high-functioning teams. Â
- Assess risk: Perform risk assessments and potential impact analyses and select treatments to handle adverse events.Â
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:Â
Initial RequirementÂ
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.Â
Core CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, BIOT 640)Â
- (3 Credits, BIOT 630)Â
- (3 Credits, BIOT 645)Â
- (3 Credits, BIOT 643)Â
- (3 Credits, PMAN 634)
If you are certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and begin study for the master's degree within five years of earning certification, you may receive credit for (3 Credits, PMAN 634). For more information, contact your academic advisor.Â
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- (3 Credits, BSBD 640)Â
- (3 Credits, BSBD 641)Â
- (3 Credits, HSMN 630)Â
- (3 Credits, BSBD 642)Â
- (6 Credits, BSBD 643)Â
Capstone CourseÂ
- (3 Credits, BIOT 670S)Â
Career Preparation
The potential dangers of biowarfare and bioterrorism have created a demand for professionals who can use state-of-the-art technology to detect, analyze, and respond to biological threats, both man-made and environmental in origin. Specialists in these fields span diverse professional environments in fields such as homeland security, agricultural biosecurity, biology, infectious disease, environmental science, and more. Possible job titles include biosecurity analyst, biodefense strategist, biological laboratory technician, and public health emergency coordinator.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Please see the program admission requirements for previous coursework and experience necessary for this program.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $555 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
- You must complete a molecular biology course, with a minimum grade of C for an undergraduate course or B for a graduate course, to be accepted into this program. Upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the degree program without a molecular biology course, but you must take either a college-level molecular biology course or (3 Credits, BIOT 601) before the required program core.Â
- We highly recommend additional coursework or previous experience in biology.Â
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Advance in your career with an online master’s degree in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program may help provide you with the key skills employers are seeking. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who have hands-on working experience in the cybersecurity industry. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. Start gaining knowledge you can apply on the job right away and apply today! 
Program Highlights
- Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.
- Make decisions: Use mathematical information, operations, and quantitative analyses to solve problems and inform decision-making.
- Follow procedures: Interpret and follow laws, policies, procedures, and governance in digital forensic and incident response situations.
- Use digital tools: Demonstrate the appropriate use of multiple digital forensic tools and technologies in a variety of criminal and security breach situations and in preparing reports and presenting findings.
- Design strategies: Design and implement strategies for proper seizure, evidence handling, investigation, analysis of digital artifacts, preparation of reports, and presentation of findings.
- Apply ethical frameworks: Apply proper professional, legal, and ethical frameworks to govern forensic activities in local, national, and global environments.
- Assess information: Assess information architecture for potential security threats and evidentiary value.
- Obtain knowledge: Obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to master various functions of cybersecurity technology, including tools and systems.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 15 credits of core courses, 12 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, DFCS 605)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 615)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 625)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 635)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, DFCS 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime. Potential job titles within specific digital forensics and cyber investigation careers include cyber defense forensics analyst, cyber defense incident responder, systems security analyst, law enforcement/counterintelligence forensics analyst, and information security analyst.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend having a background in computing and programming for this program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.