Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Capitol Technology University Proposal	Doctor of Philiosphy (Ph.D.)	Emergency and Protective Services	8/28/2019	Recommended	9/17/2019
Emergency and Protective Services Program Description
a brief program description: <br>The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Emergency and Protective Services provides students with the opportunity to conduct extensive and sustained original research at the highest level in the field of Emergency and Protective  Services. The Ph.D. in Emergency and Protective Services is a unique doctoral program designed to meet the demands of the highest skilled professionals to lead in the advancement of knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to events requiring the services of emergency and protective service first responders. <br>The Ph.D. in Emergency and Protective Services program is designed for experienced professionals in the Emergency and Protective Services field with an appropriate master's degree and years of emergency response experience.  <br>The degree will be offered online using the Canvas Learning Management System and Zoom. The curriculum provides the doctoral student the necessary learning tools that the University believes critical to success in Emergency and Protective Services. The degree is also consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of the University. <br>Graduates of the program will have the skills necessary to conduct needed research aimed at solving complex problems, and develop and implement policies based on national need. The University’s Ph.D. in Emergency and Protective Services program will produce the next generation of top leaders with the knowledge and technological expertise needed now and in the future.