Doctor of Science in Public Safety

Middle Georgia State University
Decorative stack of books with grad cap on top Degree Level Doctoral
Decorative graph Total Credit Hours 54
Decorative piggy bank Per Credit Hour Cost $269.00

Program Description

At Middle Georgia State University, 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.

Concentration Tracks

  • Security and Analytics
  • Emergency and Disaster Management

Admissions Information

Required Documents

  1. Application
  2. Official College Transcripts* from all institutions attended. Foreign transcripts must be submitted to an international credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation to include GPA. Transcripts must be sent by the institution directly to MGA. We do not accept transcripts sent by applicants.
  3. 2 Recommendations † from individuals familiar with the student's academic and technical abilities.
  4. Professional Résumé
  5. A Statement of Goals
  6. Documentation of Lawful Presence, for Residents of Georgia
  7. 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.

† Please use the hyperlink to request a recommendation form. MGA does not accept recommendations by mail.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an institutionally accredited university in a related field
  • 3.0 GPA on all graduate coursework

Deadlines & Contacts

Semester

Priority Application Deadline

Regular Application Deadline

Fall

April 15

July 15

Application DeadlineThe Doctorate of Science in Public Safety is a competitive program that accepts 25 applicants once a year for the Fall semester. All applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis.


 

Admissions Contact

Graduate Admissions
478.929.6865

Jacqueline Duca
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
jacqueline.duca@mga.edu
478.471.2458

Program Coordinator

Dr. Brittani McNeal
Associate Professor & Program Director
brittani.mcneal@mga.edu

Dr. Donna Balding
Dean of the Graduate School
donna.balding@mga.edu 

State Authorization and Professional Licensure Disclaimer

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Program Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges