Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety

Emergency Management Specialization

School of Human Services

Skillful and scholarly leaders are essential in the field of public safety to oversee emergency organizations, teach tomorrow's leaders, and consult on the effective management of complex emergency situations. This doctoral specialization combines critical thinking and theoretical knowledge. Gain in-depth expertise by exploring various theories of disaster management, analyzing case studies from the National Incident Management System, conducting research, and delving into the complex behavioral issues that can arise in a crisis. This specialization is especially well-suited for those with a background in law enforcement, fire services, emergency communications, or other public safety fields.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length. See residential colloquia details.

Up to 48 quarter credits may transfer into this program.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon! COST PER QUARTER: $4,176 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120 credits ONE WEEK COLLOQUIUM - TUITION: $1,350

Core courses:

• HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
• HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 credits
• HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
• HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research - 4 credits
• HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services - 4 credits
• HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods - 4 credits
• HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits

Specialization courses:

• HS8301 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 credits
• HS8601 - Contemporary Public Safety Leadership - 4 credits
• HS8602 - Theories of Leadership - 4 credits
• HS8605 - Race and Culture in American Society - 4 credits
• HS8620 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
• HS8622 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 credits
• HS8625 - Grant Writing - 4 credits
• HS8630 - Critical Incident Stress - 4 credits
• HS8631 - Case Studies in Critical Incident Management - 4 credits
• HS8632 - Philosophy and Practice of Disaster Preparedness - 4 credits
• HS8633 - Advanced National Incident Management Systems - 4 credits
• HS884 - Stress Management in Organizations - 4 credits
• HS9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• HS9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• HS9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• HS9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• HS9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• HS9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Five elective courses:

• Choose any graduate courses.

Review of this specialization is pending in FL and GA. Please contact an enrollment director for additional information regarding this program.

Register now for a course, or call 1-888-227-2736.