Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety

Criminal Justice Specialization

School of Human Services

This doctoral specialization is designed for professionals who aspire to a high-level position in higher education, a research or consulting agency, a public policy group, or other criminal justice-related organizations. Prepare yourself through intensive course work and research to address the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention and intervention, the penal system, and the development of public policy strategies. The specialization is well-suited for professionals in human resources, psychology, or a related social science.

This specialization has transitioned from the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services program to the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety program.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length. See residential colloquia details.

Up to 48 quarter credits may transfer into this program.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon! COST PER QUARTER: $4,176 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120 credits ONE WEEK COLLOQUIUM - TUITION: $1,350

Core courses:

• HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
• HS864 - Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment - 4 credits
• HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
• HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Research - 4 credits
• HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services - 4 credits
• HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods - 4 credits
• HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits

Specialization courses:

• HS8210 - Issues in Police-Community Relations - 4 credits
• HS8370 - The Criminal Mind - 4 credits
• HS8371 - Race/Culture in Criminal Justice - 4 credits
• HS8372 - Criminal Behavior: A Sociological Primus - 4 credits
• HS8373 - Understanding Criminology - 4 credits
• HS8374 - Current Research on Violent Behavior- 4 credits
• HS8375 - Deviance: The Interactionist Perspective - 4 credits
• HS8376 - Correlates of Crime - 4 credits
• HS8377 - The Penal System: Its Role in the U.S. Society - 4 credits
• HS847 - Applied/Clinical Sociology - 4 credits
• HS9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• HS9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• HS9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• HS9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• HS9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• HS9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Seven elective courses:

• Choose any graduate courses.

Review of this specialization is pending in FL and GA. Please contact an enrollment director for additional information regarding this program.

Register now for a course, or call 1-888-227-2736.