Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety - Emergency Management

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Public Safety – Emergency Management offered is an online program resulting in a doctorate degree. With the public and private sectors as well as the Department of Homeland Security offering a multitude of job opportunities, colleges realize there is a real need for degree programs in the area. 

Graduates from this program are often employed in emergency organization leadership and homeland security. Students in this program gain contemporary public safety leadership and fundamental social science skills. The combination of both needs assessment and advanced national incident management skills make them stand out in their industry. 

Those enrolled will learn how to apply disaster preparedness protocols, take into considering race and culture in American society when drafting such protocols, and how to work within organizations to further stress management.  The program can be completed with as little as 120 credits.