Concentrations
Credit Hours to Completion
Applicants Accepted Every Fall Semester
About the Program
At 51勛圖窪蹋厙, we aim to bridge the gap between public safety practice and academic research, providing a holistic approach to in-service training for working professionals in the public safety sector. The Doctor of Science in Public Safety (DSPS) prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government and focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. The 54-hour DSPS program offers all courses online and is designed for individuals currently holding administrative positions or aspiring to do so within their agencies.
To learn more about the DSPS program, please visit the School of Education & Behavioral Sciences' page.
Concentration Tracks
- Security and Analytics
- Emergency and Disaster Management
Admission Requirements
- Official College Transcripts*
- 2 Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the student's academic and technical abilities.
- Professional Résumé
- A Statement of Goals
- Documentation of Lawful Presence, for Residents of Georgia
- English Proficiency, for International Students
*If you have a college transcript from MGA, you do not have to pay for or send your transcript to Admissions.
Courses
Some of the required courses for this program include:
- SFTY 7000 Public Safety Administration
- SFTY 7010 Correctional Management & Law
- SFTY 7020 Police Management & Law
- SFTY 7030 Legal Issues in Criminal Justice Organizations
- SFTY 7040 Public Administration
- SFTY 7050 Organizational Theory