about the mps ssl degree
the college of professional studies, in partnership with the center for excellence in public leadership at gw, is offering a master of professional studies degree in security and safety leadership (ssl). this part-time combined distance-learning and in-class program is designed to meet the professional development needs of individuals who are involved in the public safety sector and have experience in law enforcement, emergency management, corporate security, transportation security, fire service, public safety, public health preparedness, or the military. master's program applications are currently being accepted for january 2010.

for those students who wish to pursue a shorter course of study and enhance their skills in a specific area of security and safety leadership, we offer the option of applying to one of the following graduate certificates: fundamentals of strategic security or safety leadership. after successful completion of one of the graduate certificates, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission to the master's degree program if they so choose.

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