MA/MS in Public Safety (MPS) is a master's degree in Public Administration programme taught at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. The programme is delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Public Administration
Delivery: Online
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Public Safety (MPS) at Wilfrid Laurier University is a fully online, part-time professional programme for those working in or seeking careers in public safety. Laurier describes it as the first programme of its kind in Canada. Students choose one of four concentrations aligned with public safety pillars: national security, border strategies, countering crime, and emergency management. Coursework is delivered through Laurier's MyLearningSpace platform, using blogs, podcasts, web conferencing, and virtual whiteboards to support working-professional study. Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree with a B average (75%) over the last five full credits, or ten half credits, plus a statement of intent, resume, and two references, one academic and one professional. The programme admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year undergraduate degree with a B average (75%) in the last five full credits or ten half credits, along with transcripts, a statement of intent, a resume, and two references (one academic, one professional). Applicants whose previous postsecondary instruction was not in English must submit evidence of English proficiency.
