Advance Your Career in Criminology & Emergency Management

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Lead. Protect. Respond.

Advance your career in law enforcement, emergency management or the private sector with Lander University’s fully online undergraduate and graduate programs. Gain the expertise to lead in crisis situations and make an impact in your field.

Why Choose Lander’s Programs?

Flexible & 100% Online: Balance your career and education with fully online courses.
Career-Focused Curriculum: Learn crisis communication, criminal law, disaster response and more.
No GRE Required for Graduate Admission: Start with just a bachelor’s degree—no entrance exams needed.
Expert Faculty: Train with experienced professionals, including law enforcement leaders and emergency responders.

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M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Prepare for leadership roles in law enforcement, corrections and legal fields. Gain advanced knowledge in crime prevention, investigation and justice system operations

Career-Ready Expertise: Study advanced criminal law, human trafficking, victimology and leadership in criminal justice.
No GRE Required: Just a bachelor’s degree needed to start your path toward career advancement.

M.S. in Emergency Management

Equip yourself with the skills to lead during crises, from natural disasters to public health emergencies. Designed for professionals in emergency services, public safety and corporate risk management.

Real-World Application: Learn crisis communication, disaster response and nuclear incident management.
Taught by Experts: Learn from experienced leaders in emergency response, law enforcement and disaster relief.

B.S. in Criminology

Perfect for anyone interested in starting a career in law enforcement (corrections, policing, etc.), criminology, government service, homeland security or social service agencies with crime prevention programs

An ideal starting place for both new students and working professionals interested in earning a four-year degree
Offered fully online

B.S. in Cybersecurity

Train for a rewarding career in the growing field of cybersecurity, with a near-zero rate of unemployment. Perfect for anyone interested in starting a career as a security specialist, cryptographer, digital forensic investigator or cybersecurity consultant. Choose between two emphases:

Computer Information Systems: focuses on deeper technical skills needed for developing and maintaining cybersecurity solutions
Political Science: focuses on policy development and compliance, and the legal aspects related to the field of cybersecurity
Offered fully online

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Learn from Expert Faculty

Our graduate programs are taught by faculty members who are experienced and trusted in their fields.

Dr. Matthew Malone - Program Director, M.S. in Emergency Management

Previously worked for Alabama Emergency Management Agency in response and recovery and has responded to multiple hurricane, flood and tornadic events.

Frank Grand - Retired U.S. Army

Spent 14 years as a senior-level manager at the Pentagon’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency that oversees weapons of mass destruction.

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Stephanie Sarchett ‘24

M.S. in Emergency Management
Paramedic at Oakland Zoo

“This program gave me the opportunity I needed to focus on school while working... I’m optimistic that this degree will allow me to earn a position that will enable me to share my knowledge with the community.”

Customize Your Education with Relevant Courses

Depending on your major, you can choose from a wide array of innovative courses, such as Advanced Criminal Law, Human Trafficking, Nuclear Incident Management, Cybersecurity Planning and Management, Crisis Communication and American Foreign Policy.

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Notable Alumni

Leon Lott

Sheriff of Richland County
2021 Sheriff of the Year, National Sheriff’s Association
2016 graduate, M.S. in Emergency Management

Richard Kaczmarek

Emergency Management Manager, Children’s Hospital Colorado
2021 graduate, M.S. in Emergency Management

Macy Sinner

Local Mitigation Planner, SC Emergency Management Division
2023 graduate, M.S. in Emergency Management

Affordable. Flexible. 100% Online

Lander University’s online programs are designed for working professionals. Earn your graduate degree fully online for just $545 per credit hour, or your undergraduate degree fully online for just $390 per credit hour. Lander also offers special tuition rates for government, non-profit and military personnel. Balance work, life and education while advancing your career from anywhere.