Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety

Public Safety Leadership Specialization

School of Human Services

This doctoral specialization takes public safety leadership to the executive level for those who plan to lead, teach, or consult in the field of public safety. It combines a deep exploration of theories, individual research, and courses that emphasize management skills, such as needs assessment, grant writing, training, and labor relations. Through focused scholarship and peer interactions, develop a higher level of knowledge and reasoning to help advance the growing field of public safety. This specialization is designed for those with a background in law enforcement, fire services, emergency communications, emergency medical services, or other security professions.

This specialization has transitioned from the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services program to the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety program.

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
• HS8621 - Theories of Executive Human Resource Management - 4 credits
• HS8622 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 credits
• HS8623 - Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices - 4 credits
• HS8624 - Designing Training and Performance Solutions - 4 credits
• HS8625 - Grant Writing - 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

Six 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.