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The public safety market — which includes fields from criminal justice to legal studies — is expected to grow nearly 30 percent between 2020 and 2025. Explore the articles below for insights into the latest trends, technology, and best practices from industry leaders with experience at the Federal, state, and local level. UMGC offers a variety of online degrees and certificates including online public safety programs in fields like homeland security, digital forensics, and cyber investigation. Compare programs to see which one is right for you.

Most Recent Articles(s) on Public Safety

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Fast-Track Your Career with One of Two New UMGC Certificates

Education and Teaching Public Safety

March 25, 2025

Learn more about two new certificates UMGC will offer starting in fall 2025.

Mike Sanders

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What Can You Do with a Crime Scene Investigation Certificate?

Career Public Safety

December 23, 2024

Learn how an undergraduate certificate in crime scene investigation from 91ֱ�� of Maryland Global Campus can help you in a variety of careers.

Theresa Schempp

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Emergency Management Lessons Learned

Public Safety

December 09, 2024

UMGC faculty members share lessons we can learn from the 2024 hurricane season.

Kathleen Thornton

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What Students Need to Know if Pursuing a Career Requiring a Security Clearance

Career Public Safety

July 22, 2024

Have your frequently asked questions regarding security clearance answered by expert and collegiate professor Kathleen Mitchell.

Kathleen Mitchell, PhD

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New Undergraduate Certificates to Help You Succeed

IT and Computer Science Healthcare and Science

May 06, 2024

Learn more about three exciting new undergraduate certificates now offered at UMGC.

Theresa Schempp

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What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice?

Career Public Safety

December 18, 2023

Prepare for a career protecting and serving the public.

Philip D. Adams

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