PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety Public Safety Leadership specialization
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 120
Core Courses
40 course quarter credits.
- PSL8002
- Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners (4 quarter credits)
- PSF8601
- Contemporary Public Safety Leadership (4 quarter credits)
- PSF8603
- Management and Leadership Theory (4 quarter credits)
- PSF8606
- Diversity Issues in Public Safety (4 quarter credits)
- PSF8634
- Public Safety Incident Command Paradigms (4 quarter credits)
- PSF8106
- Epistemology of Practice Knowledge (4 quarter credits)
- PSF8100
- Fundamentals of Social Science Research* (4 quarter credits)
- HS8122
- Quantitative Research Methods in Public Service* (4 quarter credits)
- HS8123
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Public Service* (4 quarter credits)
- HS8124
- Advanced Study in Research Methods in Public Service* (4 quarter credits)
Specialization Courses
28 course quarter credits.
- PSF8620
- Principles of Organization Theory and Practice
- PSF8621
- Theories of Executive Human Resource Management
- PSF8623
- Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices
- PSF8625
- Grant Writing
- PSF8626
- Stress Management in Public Safety Organizations
- PSF8628
- Needs Assessment Foundations
- PSF8629
- Needs Assessment Design and Implementation
Seven Elective Courses
28 course quarter credits. Choose any graduate course(s).
Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation Coursework
24 course quarter credits.
Upon completion of all required coursework:
- HS9919
- Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* (4 quarter credits)
Learners must enroll in HS9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
- HS9960
- Dissertation Courseroom* (5 quarter credits each)
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 48 credits into this specialization.
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Concentrations
If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. Concentrations available for this specialization include:
- Fire Service Administration
- Forensics
- Health Policy and Management
- Homeland Security
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy Management and Collaborative Governance
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
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