Online Public Service Degree Programs

Be ready to change your community for the better with an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree from Excelsior University. Whether your goal is a rewarding career in criminal justice, homeland security, military leadership, national security, or public administration, there’s a degree to help you get there.

Our online public service degree programs are designed to help working adults prepare to take on leadership roles in criminal justice, government, nonprofit management, public administration, and military leadership careers with flexible courses.

You’ll gain insight into the systems and organizations that keep societies working. Using real-world examples, you’ll see firsthand how ethics, technology, politics, economics, and more impact current issues facing our communities.

Online Undergraduate Public Service Degree Programs

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60 Credit Hours

AS in Criminal Justice

Turn your passion for helping others into a career in criminal justice with an Associate in Science in Criminal Justice. You’ll gain an introduction to the relevant concepts, issues, career opportunities, and more that will help you to confidently take your first steps toward a rewarding career in criminal justice.

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120 Credit Hours

BS in Criminal Justice

You’re ready for success in law enforcement, victim advocacy, analysis, and investigation with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. You’ll build on a solid foundation of criminal justice basics to grow a deeper understanding of the complex psychological, political, and sociological forces at work in today’s law enforcement landscape.

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120 Credit Hours

BS in National Security

Protect American interests at home and abroad with a Bachelor of Science in National Security. Apply what you’ve learned in the military and the workplace to current diplomatic issues. You’ll gain a nuanced understanding of the factors influencing foreign policy and prepare for a career in homeland security, intelligence, logistics, and more.

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Online Graduate Public Service Degree Programs

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30 Credit Hours

MS in Criminal Justice

Prepare to bring a deeper understanding of behavior, management, procedure, and ethics to your criminal justice career with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Hone the leadership skills you need to take your career further and learn to use data, history, and policy to develop effective strategies for crime prevention.

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30 Credit Hours

MPA

Lead others to making a difference with a Master of Public Administration. Grow your career in service and learn how to communicate, manage, and plan more effectively. By gaining more complex knowledge of policy, community organization, and administration, you’ll be ready to step into new responsibilities.

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Online Graduate Certificates

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9 Credit Hours

Cannabis Control

Explore the health and public health challenges and opportunities of the emerging cannabis industry with a Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Control. You’ll be prepared to diversify your career as you develop knowledge in areas such as cannabis policy, emerging health care research, risk assessment, and the impacts of legalization on organizations, communities, and individuals.

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12 Credit Hours

Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Be ready to keep your community safe when emergencies strike with a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Develop real-world strategies and plans you can use to counter both man-made and natural threats.

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Excelsior took all of my credits. I was able to jump right into upper-level courses.

Kevin Feeley
BS in Electrical Engineering
HVCC Class of 2005

Public Service Degrees at Work

Nicole Lopez, US Deputy Marshall

Leading and Inspiring Others

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Christine Robinson-Cooley, 25 year career in criminal justice

Degrees at Work: Christine Robinson-Cooley

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Degrees at Work: Joseph Davern Cleans Up the Streets

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