Online Doctorate Programs in Public Safety and Security
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management
by Walden University
The emergency situations we face in today’s complex environment call for
a new leadership approach. Walden’s specialization in Public Safety
Management offers emergency response professionals the skills to lead,
manage and motivate others during emergencies; to build confident and
capable teams; and to address challenging ethical situations that may
arise during the course of duty.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
by Walden University
Today’s complex public safety environment demands smart policy on
emergency response strategies. Walden’s specialization in Homeland
Security Policy & Coordination prepares homeland security professionals
to implement protective measures without compromising individual rights
and freedoms. With this knowledge, students are equipped to effectively
develop policy to protect individuals’ safety and freedom.
Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety - Public Safety Leadership
by Capella University
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.
Learners in the doctoral program in public safety thoroughly examine
public safety theory and research relevant to protective and corporate
security professions. Capella’s scholar-practitioner approach prepares
learners to apply their new knowledge and skills to issues faced by
local, state, and national public safety and emergency services
organizations.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety - Emergency Management
by Capella University
With natural and man-made disasters stretching the capacity of
responding agencies throughout the nation and around the world, the need
for leaders in the field of emergency management has never been greater.
This Emergency Management PhD specialization is designed to create
scholar-practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical
skills to oversee emergency organizations, teach tomorrow's leaders, and
consult on the effective management of complex emergency situations,
including proactively eliminating or mitigating crises before they
happen. Courses include case studies from Chemical, Biological,
Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS), and opportunities for your own
doctoral research to advance the field of emergency management.
Learners in the doctoral program in public safety thoroughly examine
public safety theory and research relevant to protective and corporate
security professions. Capella’s scholar-practitioner approach prepares
learners to apply their new knowledge and skills to issues faced by
local, state, and national public safety and emergency services
organizations.