Capella University – Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety with Emergency Management

Specialization

The doctoral Emergency Management specialization emphasizes crisis and disaster

preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Throughout the specialization, learners
examine the dynamic nature of critical incidents; historical, social, and demographic disaster
management issues; and current disaster management theory, research, and practice. Designed
for current leaders or those aspiring to become leaders or managers in the public safety or
emergency management field, this specialization provides learners with the opportunity to
strengthen the professionalism and leadership skills needed to promote crisis intervention and
disaster resilience. Successful graduates of this specialization demonstrate the ability to critically
analyze all phases of emergency management and are prepared to pursue leadership or
managerial careers or operational, policy, or consulting positions in a public safety organization
or within an emergency management field.

Residency Requirement(s):
Three four-day residential colloquium

Twenty Required Courses (84 quarter credits)

20 quarter credits during the dissertation phase

Core courses:
PSL8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners
PSF8601 Contemporary Public Safety Leadership
PSF8603 Management and Leadership Theory
PSF8604 Interagency Collaboration on Significant Events
PSF8606 Diversity Issues in Public Safety
HS8106 Epistemology of Practice Knowledge
HS8100 Fundamentals of Social Science Research *
PSF8122 Quantitative Research Methods in Public Service *
HS8123 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Public Service *
PSF8124 Advanced Study in Research Methods in Public Service *

Specialization courses:
PSF8620 Principles of Organization Theory and Practice
PSF8631 Case Studies in Critical Incident Management
PSF8635 Theoretical Constructs of Emergency Management
PSF8609 Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation

Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation Courses:

PSF9919 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*

Learners must register for PSF9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization
requirements.

PSF9960* Dissertation Course room

Electives:
Choose Nine Elective Courses

Learners enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety degree program have the option
to earn a concentration in Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security,
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Administration, Public Health, and Public
Policy Management and Collaborative Governance while completing their degree program
requirements.

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

For more information:

Contact: Micheal A. Kemp, Ph.D. CEM

Faculty Chair
Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Fire Services, and Leadership
School of Public Service Leadership

Toll Free: 1-888-Capella Ext. 9976

Direct Line: 1-612-372-9976
Email: Micheal.Kemp@Capella.edu
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