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    Emergency Management - Master of Science
    This Emergency Management specialization is designed to deepen your understanding of the dynamics of all phases of natural and man-made disasters, including dealing with various human reactions, critical incident stress management, risk assessment, evaluation, and analysis, and managing critical incidents via the National Incident Management System (NIMS). People who choose this specialization often work in law enforcement, fire service, or other security or emergency management fields who want to expertly manage critical incidents.

    Courses in the Emergency Management MS program in include:
    • Public Safety Organizational Leadership
    • Critical Incident Stress Management
    • Disaster Management
    • National Incident Management Systems
    Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment, Evaluation, and Analysis

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    Emergency Management - Doctor of Philosophy
    This Emergency Management PhD specialization is designed to create scholar-practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to oversee emergency organizations, teach tomorrow's leaders, and consult on the effective management of complex emergency situations, including proactively eliminating or mitigating crises before they happen. Courses include case studies from Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and opportunities for your own doctoral research to advance the field of emergency management.

    Courses in the Emergency Management PhD program in include:
    • Stress Management in Public Safety Organizations
    • Critical Incident Stress
    • Philosophy and Practice of Disaster Preparedness
    • Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation
    Emergency Management Operations

    Public Safety - Bachelor of Science
    The Bachelor of Science in Public Safety program offers 3 specializations.


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    PS / Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
    The criminal justice specialization provides an overview of public safety research, theory and principles, with a focus on criminal justice processes and procedures. Course work includes such topics as corrections and judicial systems, criminal law and the legal process, police-community relations, white collar and organized crime investigations, and criminal procedure and evidence. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level officer positions or career advancement within law enforcement agencies, corrections departments, and federal regulatory or enforcement agencies.

    Courses in the Criminal Justice BS program in include:
    • White Collar and Organized Crime Investigations
    • Corrections, Probation, and Parole
    • Juvenile Justice Practice
    • Police-Community Relations
    Criminal Law and the Legal Process

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    PS / Homeland Security - Bachelor of Science
    The homeland security specialization focuses on managing public security in conjunction with federal resources. The curriculum includes course work on such topics as domestic and international terrorism; multijurisdictional coordination; and diplomatic, technological, and intelligence approaches to national security. A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and demonstrate your leadership skills in the growing field of homeland security. People who choose this specialization may wish to pursue career advancement or deeper expertise in federal, state, or local security/enforcement agencies, or to transition from the military into a civilian homeland security career.

    Courses in the Homeland Security BS program in include:
    • Homeland Security in the 21st Century
    • Homeland Security and Multijurisdictional Coordination
    • Homeland Security and Emergency Management
    • Leadership in Homeland Security
    Technology and Homeland Security

    The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).

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    PS / Security Management - Bachelor of Science
    Capella's security management curriculum includes courses covering such topics as leadership; information, operational, commercial, and retail security; executive protection; laws and legal procedures; and security management in a global business environment. A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and demonstrate your security management skills. People who choose this specialization may include military, public safety, or private security personnel who wish to pursue management positions focused on private security risk management and asset protection.

    Courses in the Security Management BS program in include:
    • Ethics in Security Management
    • Leadership in Security Management
    • Technology and Systems in Security Management
    • Emerging Practices in Security Management
    Information Security in Security Management

    The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).


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    Public Safety / Criminal Justice - Master of Science
    This online master’s in Criminal Justice specialization covers such topics as human behavior, the corrections and judicial systems, social change and public policy, ethnic and cultural awareness, and contributing factors such as addiction. This specialization is designed for caseworkers, probation and parole officers, juvenile specialists, law enforcement agents, and others who want to advance their careers and play a stronger role in facilitating positive change in the criminal justice system.

    Courses in the Criminal Justice MS program in include:
    • History of the Juvenile Criminal Justice System
    • Criminal Justice Policy Analysis and Social Change
    • Law Enforcement: Intelligence-Led Policing
    • Psychopathy and Criminal Profiling
    Practices of Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections


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    Public Safety Leadership - Master of Science
    The master's-level specialization is designed to prepare you to handle the many facets of public safety leadership through course work that includes human development and behavior, organizational leadership, accounting and finance, and training and performance improvement. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing career advancement or consulting careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency response, and other public safety professions.

    Courses in the Public Safety Leadership MS program in include:
    • Public Safety Organizational Leadership
    • Personal Leadership Development
    • Leadership and Human Resource Management
    • Accounting and Finance in Public Safety Organizations
    • Managing Training and Performance Improvement



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    Public Safety Leadership - Doctor of Philosophy
    This PhD in Public Safety specialization 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.

    Courses in the Public Safety Leadership PhD program in include:
    • Theories of Executive Human Resource Management
    • Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures
    • Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices
    • Designing Training and Performance Solutions
    • Stress Management in Public Safety Organizations
    Capella University Online

    Capella University offers more than 970 online courses and 21 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 109 specialized areas of study. Capella's more than 23,700 learners include a diverse group of adults from all 50 states and 45 countries.

    Course Schedules:

    Designated start / end dates for courses. Quarter are 10 weeks with 2 or 3 week breaks between quarters. MBA program consists of 12-week quarters with shorter breaks.
    Financing Options:

    Financing options include: grants, scholarships, and private loans.

    Over 75% of Capella students receive some form of financial aid

    Reduce tuition costs through options such as: Transfer of Credit, Veterans Benefit Programs, U.S. Armed Forces Education Discounts, Employer Reimbursements, Corporate Alliances
    Accreditation:

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