Charles Tiffin, PhD
Faculty Chair, Public Safety

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Public Safety

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Area of Interest

Leadership for emergency professionals
Communities count on the expertise and foresight of public safety leaders to prevent crises, deal quickly and effectively with those that cannot be avoided, and return people's lives to normal as quickly as possible. Capella University master's and doctoral programs in Public Safety are designed for professionals in emergency management and public safety who are ready to move to a new level of knowledge and leadership.

School of Human Services

By broadening your expertise beyond your specific emergency or public safety work experience, Capella's public safety programs are tailored to prepare you for effective collaboration with other organizations in the full spectrum of crisis prevention and response. Capella is one of very few accredited universities to offer online master's and doctoral degree programs in Public Safety. Learn more about the School of Human Services.

• Public Safety specializations:
• Criminal Justice MS PhD Graduate Certificate
• Emergency Management MS PhD
• Public Safety Leadership MS PhD

School of Business and Technology

The public safety system operates efficiently under the leadership of skillful managers. Look to Capella's business programs for leadership and management expertise. Learn more about the School of Business and Technology

• Specializations:
• General Business MBA
• Human Resource Management MS PhD Graduate Certificate
• Organization and Management - General MS PhD
• Leadership MS PhD
• Information Security MS
• Information Security Professional Graduate Certificate

School of Undergraduate Studies

Set a clear path to personal and professional success. Capella bachelor's degree programs offer a challenging learning experience that can open doors for advanced study and professional growth. Learn more about the School of Undergraduate Studies

• Specializations:
• General Business BS
• Human Resource Management BS
• Information Security BS
• Management and Leadership BS
• Criminal Justice BS