This program focuses on policy development and evaluation in crisis and emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Examine the dynamic nature of critical incidents; historical, social, and demographic emergency management issues; learn about current emergency management theory, research, and practice. Successful graduates will be prepared to pursue leadership, managerial, or operational careers, develop and implement policy, and work as emergency management consultants in a public safety organization or within the general emergency management field.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
Each doctoral program and specialization is
designed around expected learning outcomes (see Expected Program
Outcomes below). End of program performance is determined during the
comprehensive exam and dissertation process. Because the work is
unique to each learner's dissertation or research topic and the
criteria for evaluation are aligned to that work, we do not collect
data on proficiency levels for doctoral programs.
Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM)
- Emergency Management
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (CAE IA/CD) for academic years 2014-2021.
- The Doctor of Emergency Management curriculum was designed around the NFPA 1600 Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management.
- Faculty have extensive real-world experience in organizations such as the FBI, FEMA, IAEM, the Secret Service, and the U.S. Armed Forces.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Evaluate how research in emergency management impacts policy in the evolution of emergency management policy.
- Apply theoretical perspectives that are related to hazard, risk, and vulnerability within emergency management systems.
- Apply emergency management theories to research questions and policies.
- Design a program for risk-based decision making for emergency and nonemergency applications in public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
- Apply valid, reliable, and ethical research to decision-making in the emergency management profession.
- Apply professional and social ethics to make sound, ethical decisions.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members of the emergency management profession.
PhD in Public Safety Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the PhD in Public Safety program have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
Doctoral Public
Safety Graduates
Career Preparation
Doctoral Public
Safety Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 78%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 78%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 67%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional
Accomplishments
Doctoral Public Safety Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
Doctoral Public Safety Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 54%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 54%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 54%
Received a salary increase: 54%
Received a promotion: 46%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
PhD in Public Safety Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the PhD in Public Safety program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
Doctoral
Public Safety Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
Doctoral
Public Safety Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 67%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 89%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 75%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Our doctoral graduates report they have gained practical knowledge
and expertise which are applicable in a range of professional
settings.
Skills & Abilities
Doctoral
Public Safety Graduates
Skills & Abilities
Doctoral
Public Safety Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 100%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 100%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
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"Another aspect that was very important was the partnership Capella has with the Federal Bureau of Investigation— it lent credibility to the program."
Laura Pettler, PhD
2011 Graduate
School of Public Service Leadership
Specialization in Criminal Justice