Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will launch a Doctor of Science in Public Safety to help prepare leaders for crucial roles in public safety agencies across the state. MGA anticipates launching this new program in spring 2024, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the fully online doctorate on Tuesday, May 16. This is the second doctorate MGA will add to its academic lineup since becoming a university in 2015. The first, the Doctor of Science in Information Technology, launched in 2020 and produced its first graduates this spring.
“We are excited to introduce this program to serve those who are either already working in public safety or interested in advancing into a career in leadership and management,” said Dr. David Jenks, MGA’s provost. “Our goal is to partner with leaders for public safety agencies to build their knowledge and skills needed to improve efficiency and effectiveness in those organizations. In keeping with the University System’s strategic plan, this new program has at its core the goal of improving the quality of life in communities served by those who earn the degree by improving the policies and practices within their own agencies.”
