PhD in Criminal Justice
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Capella University Online PhD in Public Safety/Criminal Justice
Make a difference in your career and your community through this criminal justice PhD program designed to prepare you to initiate positive change in the criminal justice system. The intensive program includes online course work, residencies, and research that address the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention and intervention, the penal system, and the development of public policy strategies at the community, state, and national levels. People who choose this doctoral specialization are often pursuing high-level positions in higher education, a research or consulting agency, a public policy group, or other criminal justice-related organizations. Learn More
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 five days in length.
Total Program Credits: 120 Credits
Core Courses
HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
HS8764 - Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment - 4 credits
HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science 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
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Specialization Courses
PSF8210 - Issues in Police-Community Relations - 4 credits
PSF8370 - The Criminal Mind - 4 credits
PSF8371 - Race/Culture in Criminal Justice - 4 credits
PSF8372 - Criminal Behavior: A Sociological Primus - 4 credits
PSF8373 - Understanding Criminology - 4 credits
PSF8374 - Current Research on Violent Behavior- 4 credits
PSF8375 - Deviance: The Interactionist Perspective - 4 credits
PSF8376 - Correlates of Crime - 4 credits
PSF8377 - The Penal System: Its Role in the U.S. Society - 4 credits
HS8447 - Applied/Clinical Sociology - 4 credits
HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 credits
HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom - Non-credit
HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 credits
HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 credits
HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 credits
HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 credits
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Seven Elective Courses
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Capella University Online PhD Public Safety/Public Safety Leadership
Hone your expertise and advance your career in the growing field of public safety leadership. 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.
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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 five days in length.
Total Program Credits: 120 Credits
All credits listed below are quarter credits.
Core Courses
HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 credits
HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science 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
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Specialization Courses
PSF8301 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 credits
PSF8601 - Contemporary Public Safety Leadership - 4 credits
PSF8602 - Theories of Leadership - 4 credits
PSF8605 - Race and Culture in American Society - 4 credits
PSF8620 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
PSF8621 - Theories of Executive Human Resource Management - 4 credits
PSF8622 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 credits
PSF8623 - Legal Systems, Labor Relations, and Regulatory Practices - 4 credits
PSF8624 - Designing Training and Performance Solutions - 4 credits
PSF8625 - Grant Writing - 4 credits PSF8626 - Stress Management in Organizations - 4 credits
HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 credits
HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom - Non-credit
HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 credits
HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom - Non-credit
HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 credits
HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 credits
HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 credits
HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 credits
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Six Elective Courses
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Capella University Online PhD Public Safety/Emergency Management
With natural and man-made disasters stretching the capacity of responding agencies throughout the nation and around the world, the need for leaders in the field of emergency management has never been greater. This emergency management PhD 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. Learn More
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 five days in length.
Total Program Credits: 120 Credits
All credits listed below are quarter credits.
Core Courses
HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace - 4 credits
HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge - 4 credits
HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science 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
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Specialization Courses
PSF8301 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 credits
PSF8601 - Contemporary Public Safety Leadership - 4 credits
PSF8602 - Theories of Leadership - 4 credits
PSF8605 - Race and Culture in American Society - 4 credits
PSF8620 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
PSF8622 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 credits
PSF8625 - Grant Writing - 4 credits
PSF8630 - Critical Incident Stress - 4 credits
PSF8631 - Case Studies in Critical Incident Management - 4 credits
PSF8632 - Philosophy and Practice of Disaster Preparedness - 4 credits
PSF8633 - Advanced National Incident Management Systems - 4 credits
PSF8626 - Stress Management in Organizations - 4 credits
HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 credits
HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 credits
HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom - Non-credit
HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 credits
HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 credits
HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 credits
HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 credits
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Five Elective Courses
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Walden University Online PhD in Human Services/Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice specialization addresses current issues related to public safety, juvenile delinquency, the courts and prisons, as well as solutions to the control and elimination of criminal behavior. Students study demographic shifts, economic disparity among racial and ethnic groups, urban decay, interpersonal violence, and the increasing role of substance abuse and poverty in criminal behavior. Graduates are prepared to lead the complex process of changing the community’s social, educational, and economic infrastructures to reduce violence. Learn More
Completion Requirements:
- 134 quarter credit hours
- Foundation course (6 cr.)
- Core Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) (42 cr.)
- Foundation Research Sequence (14 cr.)
- Specialized Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) (42 cr.)
- Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentation (30 cr.)
- Professional Development Plan and Program of Study
- Minimum 10 quarters enrollment
- 20 days of residency (two 4-day and two 6-day residencies)
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Curriculum
Foundation Course
SBSF 8005 - Foundations for Doctoral Study - 6 credits
For Students with a Criminal Justice Background
Students who have a master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field, take the following core KAMs:
KAM I: Principles of Societal Development
SBSF 8110 - Breadth: Theories of Societal Development - 5 credits
SBSF 8120 - Depth: Current Research in Societal Development - 5 credits
SBSF 8130 - Application: Professional Practice and Societal Development - 4 credits
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KAM II: Principles of Human Development
SBSF 8210 - Breadth: Theories of Human Development - 5 credits
SBSF 8220 - Depth: Current Research in Human Development - 5 credits
SBSF 8230 - Application: Professional Practice and Human Development - 4 credits
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KAM III: Principles of Organizational and Social Systems
SBSF 8310 - Breadth: Theories of Organizational and Social Systems - 5 credits
SBSF 8320 - Depth: Current Research in Organizational and Social Systems - 5 credits
SBSF 8330 - Application: Professional Practice and Organizational and Social Systems - 4 credits
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For Students Without a Criminal Justice Background:
Students who do not have a master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field must complete the following core KAMs. These KAMs are designed to provide graduate, foundational knowledge in the areas of societal development, human behavior, and organizational and social systems from a criminal justice perspective.
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KAM I: Principles of Societal Development
SBSF 8110 - Breadth: Theories of Societal Development - 5 credits
HUMN 8120 - Depth: Current Research in Societal Development: Criminal Justice - 5 credits
HUMN 8130 - Application: Professional Practice and Societal Development: CJ - 4 credits
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KAM II: Principles of Human Development
SBSF 8210 - Breadth: Theories of Human Development - 5 credits
HUMN 8220 - Depth: Current Research in Human Development: Criminal Justice - 5 credits
HUMN 8230 - Application: Professional Practice and Human Development: CJ - 4 credits
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KAM III: Principles of Organizational and Social Systems
SBSF 8310 - Breadth: Theories of Organizational and Social Systems - 5 credits
HUMN 8320 - Depth: Current Research in Organizational and Social Systems: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8330 - Application: Professional Practice & Organizational & Social Systems: CJ - 4 credits
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Foundation Research Sequence
The first and second courses are online seminars, requiring students to participate in weekly, Web-based discussions. The third course combines online activities and a 12-hour, face-to-face meeting concurrent with a Walden residency. Faculty members guide discussions, require specific readings and written assignments, and evaluate assignments. Learn More
SBSF 8417 Research Seminar I: Human Inquiry and Science 4
HUMN 8427 Research Seminar II: Design in Human Services Research 5
HUMN 8437 Research Seminar III: Data Analysis in Human Services Research 5
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Specialized KAMs
KAM V: Advanced Theory and Practice in Human Services
HUMN 8512 - Breadth: Theories and Models of Human Behavior for Pro Practice: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8522 - Depth: Context Eval of Contemp Theories and Models in Hu Services: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8532 - Application: Integrating Theory and Practice in Human Services: CJ - 4 credits
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KAM VI: Intervention Strategies in Human Services
HUMN 8612 - Breadth: Advanced Theories of Intervention in Human Services: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8622 - Depth: Human Services Delivery Systems and Ethical Considerations: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8632 - Application: Integrating Intervention Strategies and Ethical Practice: CJ - 4 credits
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KAM VII: Advanced Case Study in Human Services
HUMN 8712 - Breadth: Th. of Case Study Research & Applied Change in Hu Serv: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8722 - Depth: Relating Case Studies to Applied Change in Human Services: CJ - 5 credits
HUMN 8732 - Application: A Case Study of Applied Change in Human Services: CJ
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Walden University Online PhD in Public Policy and Administration/Criminal Justice
Developing and implementing forward-thinking public policy and engaging citizens in the process are critical to the health of our society. Public and nonprofit administrators who are intimately involved in both executive and legislative board policy and decision-making play an important role in policy development and implementation. By allowing you to apply your research in practical ways, the Public Policy specialization prepares you not only to form and understand policies, but also to manage the full implementation and acceptance of them. Learn More
Completion Requirements
- 132 total quarter credit hours
- Core courses (40 cr.)
- Specialization courses (12 cr.)
- Foundation Research Sequence (14 cr.)
- Specialized Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) (36 cr.)
- Dissertation (30 cr.)
- Professional Development Plan and Program of Study
- 20 days of residency (two 4-day and two 6-day residencies)
- Minimum of 8–9 quarters enrollment depending on the transfer of credits awarded
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Core Courses
PPPA 8000 - Foundations for Doctoral Study - 4 credits
PPPA 8002 - KAM Writing Course - 2 credits
PPPA 8105 - Managing at the Boundaries - 6 credits
PPPA 8200 - Intellectual Traditions in Public Policy and Administration - 4 credits
PPPA 8305 - Professional Leadership and Ethics - 4 credits
PPPA 8400 - Nonprofit and Governmental Budgeting and Finance - 4 credits
PPPA 8500 - Organizational Theory and Behavior - 4 credits
PPPA 8600 - Human Resource Management - 4 credits
PPPA 8700 - Policy Analysis - 4 credits
PPPA 8800 - Strategic Management of Information - 4 credits
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Specialization Courses
PPPA 8380 - Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions - 4 credits
PPPA 8381 - Public Policy and Evaluation - 4 credits
PPPA 8382 - Public Policy and Finance - 4 credits
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Foundation Research Sequence
SBSF 8417 - Research Seminar I: Human Inquiry and Science - 4 credits
PPPA 8427 - Research Seminar II: Research Methods - 5 credits
PPPA 8437 - Research Seminar III: Data Analysis - 5 credits
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Specialized KAMs
Walden’s unique curriculum allows students to focus on the areas most beneficial to their professional needs and goals. For example, students might concentrate on state and local government, public finance, or health administration while completing the following KAMs:
KAM V: Democratic Governance
PPPA 8510 - Breadth: Theories of Democratic Governance - 4 credits
PPPA 8520 - Depth: Contemporary Research and Issues in Democratic Governance - 4 credits
PPPA 8530 - Application: Professional Practice Application of Democratic Governance - 4 credits
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KAM VI: Organizational Leadership and Change
PPPA 8612 - Breadth: Classical and Emerging Paradigms of Leadership and Org. Change - 4 credits
PPPA 8622 - Depth: Current Research on Leadership and Organizational Change - 4 credits
PPPA 8632 - Application: Pro. Practice Application of a Theory of Leadership & Org.Change - 4 credits
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KAM VII: Specialization Topics*
PPPA 8710 - Breadth: Theories in Selected Specialization Topic - 4 credits
PPPA 8720 - Depth: Current Research in Specialization Topic - 4 credits
PPPA 8730 - Application: Professional Practice Application of Specialization Topic - 4 credits
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*Students may elect, with permission from the Faculty Chair, to select a specialization (consisting of 3 courses) that will replace the requirement to complete KAM VII.
Dissertation Course
PPPA 9000 - Dissertation - 30 credits
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Walden University Online PhD in Public Policy and Administration/Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
Today’s complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. This specialization prepares homeland security professionals to implement protective measures without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, students are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals’ safety and freedom. Learn More
Completion Requirements
- 132 total quarter credit hours
- Core courses (40 cr.)
- Specialization courses (12 cr.)
- Foundation Research Sequence (14 cr.)
- Specialized Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) (36 cr.)
- Dissertation (30 cr.)
- Professional Development Plan and Program of Study
- 20 days of residency (two 4-day and two 6-day residencies)
- Minimum of 8–9 quarters enrollment depending on the transfer of credits awarded
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Core Courses
PPPA 8000 - Foundations for Doctoral Study - 4 credits
PPPA 8002 - KAM Writing Course - 2 credits
PPPA 8105 - Managing at the Boundaries - 6 credits
PPPA 8200 - Intellectual Traditions in Public Policy and Administration - 4 credits
PPPA 8305 - Professional Leadership and Ethics - 4 credits
PPPA 8400 - Nonprofit and Governmental Budgeting and Finance - 4 credits
PPPA 8500 - Organizational Theory and Behavior - 4 credits
PPPA 8600 - Human Resource Management - 4 credits
PPPA 8700 - Policy Analysis - 4 credits
PPPA 8800 - Strategic Management of Information - 4 credits
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Specialization Courses
PPPA 8320 - Public Policy Implications of Terrorism Legislation and Policies - 4 credits
PPPA 8321 - Terrorism: A Systemic Approach for Emergency Preparedness - 4 credits
PPPA 8322 - Critical Incident Planning and Leadership - 4 credits
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Foundation Research Sequence
SBSF 8417 - Research Seminar I: Human Inquiry and Science - 4 credits
PPPA 8427 - Research Seminar II: Research Methods - 5 credits
PPPA 8437 - Research Seminar III: Data Analysis - 5 credits
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Specialized KAMs
Walden’s unique curriculum allows students to focus on the areas most beneficial to their professional needs and goals. For example, students might concentrate on state and local government, public finance, or health administration while completing the following KAMs:
KAM V: Democratic Governance
PPPA 8510 - Breadth: Theories of Democratic Governance - 4 credits
PPPA 8520 - Depth: Contemporary Research and Issues in Democratic Governance - 4 credits
PPPA 8530 - Application: Professional Practice Application of Democratic Governance - 4 credits
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KAM VI: Organizational Leadership and Change
PPPA 8612 - Breadth: Classical and Emerging Paradigms of Leadership and Org. Change - 4 credits
PPPA 8622 - Depth: Current Research on Leadership and Organizational Change - 4 credits
PPPA 8632 - Application: Pro. Practice Application of a Theory of Leadership & Org.Change - 4 credits
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KAM VII: Specialization Topics*
PPPA 8710 - Breadth: Theories in Selected Specialization Topic - 4 credits
PPPA 8720 - Depth: Current Research in Specialization Topic - 4 credits
PPPA 8730 - Application: Professional Practice Application of Specialization Topic - 4 credits
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*Students may elect, with permission from the Faculty Chair, to select a specialization (consisting of 3 courses) that will replace the requirement to complete KAM VII.
Dissertation Course
PPPA 9000 - Dissertation - 30 credits
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