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Capella University
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP

PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety Public Safety Leadership specialization

Overview

Hone your expertise and advance your career in the growing field of public safety leadership. This PhD in Public Safety 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.

To understand how this specialization fits your career path or schedule, request more information.

Degree outcomes

With your PhD in Public Safety Leadership from Capella, you'll learn to lead public safety organizations through the application of valid, reliable and ethical research. You'll also communicate professionally in writing, oral presentations, and effective small and large group interactions. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.

Career outcomes

Common jobs with an online PhD in Public Safety Leadership include adjunct, part-time or full-time faculty, chief detective, crime scene investigative unit manager, director of court service, drug enforcement officer, emergency communications/9-1-1 manager/director, fire chief, battalion chief, marshal, law enforcement officer or security specialist. Potential workplaces include: corporate security firm, correctional facility or prison, emergency dispatch center, emergency communication agency, emergency management agency, federal government agency, land-based or online college or university, law enforcement organization, municipal court system, private security firm or state government agency.

Capella also provides you the opportunity to delve deeper into a specific knowledge area by earning a program concentration that will be included on your transcript and can enhance your career opportunities.

To learn more, call 1.866.933.5943 or email an enrollment counselor.