APU, NSA Join Forces in Online Public Safety Education


The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and American Public University (APU) have partnered to provide online educational options at the certificate, undergraduate and graduate levels to help you better respond to today’s challenges.

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The demands on law enforcement personnel have intensified. Evolving social circumstances, new threats of terrorism and national disasters have all contributed. Arm yourself with the most up-to-date knowledge of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Homeland Security.

-> What APU Alumni and Students are Saying


Click below to see more information on:
Weapons of Mass Destruction Undergraduate Certificate                         
NSA Advanced Homeland Security Certificate
APU Undergraduate Degree Programs
APU Graduate Degree Programs

Our professors combine relevant theory with real-world experience. Many are working in or have retired from leadership roles in government, state and local law enforcement, as well as fire and emergency entities. Some of these include: the Department of Homeland Security, the National Security Agency, and the U.S. Customs Border Patrol.