Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety

School of Human Services

Public Safety Leadership Specialization

Hone your expertise and advance your career in the growing field of public safety leadership. This PhD in Public Safety specialization combines doctoral research and a deep exploration of leadership and organizational theories, with courses that emphasize management skills, such as needs assessment, human resources, training, diversity, and labor relations. 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, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, criminal justice, corrections and other public and private security and protective professions.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

• Interactive guide to becoming doctoral at Capella colloquia
• A preview of the doctoral colloquium experience
• Colloquia schedules and other details

Core Courses

• PSF8002 - Advanced Research in Public Safety Issues, Theories, and Concepts - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8301 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8601 - Contemporary Public Safety Leadership - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8602 - Theories of Leadership - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8605 - Race and Culture in American Society - 4 quarter credits
• HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 quarter credits
• HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research* - 4 quarter credits
• HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services* - 4 quarter credits
• HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
• HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

• PSF8620 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8621 - Theories of Executive Human Resource Management - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8622 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8623 - Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8624 - Designing Training and Performance Solutions - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8625 - Grant Writing - 4 quarter credits
• PSF8626 - Stress Management in Public Safety Organizations - 4 quarter credits
• HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
• HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
• HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
• HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
• HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
• HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

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