Capella University – Master of Science in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization

The master’s Emergency Management specialization presents learners with comprehensive emergency management research and best practices and focuses on crisis and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation from a multijurisdictional perspective. Throughout the specialization, learners evaluate the roles and responsibilities of emergency manager stakeholders and examine effective applications of critical incident management policies and procedures in today’s post-9/11 environment. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue positions in private, public, or nonprofit emergency management organizations.

Nine Required Courses 36 quarter credits

Core courses:

PSL5002 / Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Master’s Learners
PSF5007 / Introduction to Research Methodology
PSF5334 / Public Safety Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
Specialization courses:
PSF5003 / Foundations of Emergency Management
PSF5604 / Public Safety Leadership
PSF5605 / Coordinating a Modern Emergency Management Program
PSF5606 / Comprehensive Emergency Management: Response and Recovery
PSF5622 / The Science Behind National Incident Management Systems
PSF5607 / Comprehensive Emergency Management: Mitigation and Preparedness
PSF5991* / Integrative Project for Public Safety Learners

Two Elective Courses 8 quarter credits

Choose any graduate course(s)

Total 48 quarter credits

Learners in this specialization have the option to add on a 3 course concentration using their elective courses and one additional course while completing their degree requirements. Concentration options include: Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Administration, Public Health, and Public Policy Management and Collaborative Governance.

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:

Micheal A. Kemp, Ph.D. CEM

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

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Update: 1/27/14

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