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The Internet has essentially transformed the world into a smaller place that we live in. With communication, news and information at our fingertips, we are able to maintain closer ties to other countries and even those in our own community. This readily available information brings the reality of growing trends in such things a national disasters, terrorism, and economic struggles closer to us and in the forefront of media attention on a daily basis.

With the increase in needs of communities all around us and the rise of disaster that can even overwhelm a nation, comes the need for highly trained individuals that can come to the aid of those in need. Emergency planning, health and medical aid, and disaster management careers are on the rise and the need for more individuals trained in these areas will only continue to grow with them. Now, the same venue that keeps us up to date on such events is also providing a way for people with a desire to help to advance their education and enter into a rapidly evolving career. Degrees in these professional areas are available online now!

If you are the type of person that wants to be more involved and would like to give something back to the community, as well as help those who are in such desperate need, then an online degree in one of the various public safety fields may be right for you!

Some of the various public service degrees that are available online include:

- BS in Homeland Security and Public Safety
- EMT to BS in EMS Management
- MBA/Justice of Homeland Security
- Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership
- MS in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management
- M.P.A. in Homeland Security
- M.P.A. in Public Personnel Management
- Bachelors in Public Administration (Police and Fire)
- And many more!!!

A degree in public service provides the student with the knowledge, skills and ability to provide assistance and aid in times of need. This can range from helping an individual injured in a car accident to assisting with large scale disasters such as hurricane Katrina or the World Trade Center disaster, as well as the organizational skills needed to help in the advance planning for such events.

New Careers in Some Old Professions

For centuries selfless individuals have been coming to the aid of their neighbors. As the need for these individuals became more prevalent, organizations formed and public entities became a necessity for every community, at nearly every level. Police departments, fire departments, emergency medical services, public health departments, disaster relief organizations, and many more were formed. As the population grows and the world changes, these organization must evolve to meet those needs. Many local departments are expanding and national agencies are now developing ways to help people in far away countries. As these organizations expand, so do the careers in each of them. New positions are formed within each entity and colleges and universities around the world are stepping up to offer the education needed to fill those positions.

It's Never Too Late!

The need for trained professionals in these areas will not end, and the growth of the organizations that offer these careers will continue. Online degrees in any of the various public health and safety fields will continue to evolve as well. Unlike campus based schools, online classes can allow you the ability to maintain your family life, as well as get an education in a new and exiting career. Courses are offered in everything from certification level classes to even Ph.D. degrees in many fields. Along with this wide range of course offerings also comes the ability to complete them in various degrees of time. Degrees paths that use to take 4 years and more can now be completed in as little as 2 years.

It's never too late for you to start a new career!