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Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

The PhD in Public Policy and Administration is designed for students aspiring to be organizational leaders in the public sector.

Note: this program is not currently accepting new applications. Please check back regularly for updates.

Public Policy and Administration

About the Program

The PhD program in Public Policy and Administration is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to be senior-level leaders in public service fields, such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, and applied research environments. The curriculum is designed for full time students and working professionals seeking enhanced policy analysis skills and methodological preparation.  There are also a number of opportunities for students to enroll full time, with the support of graduate research assistantships (GRAs).

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Lantz McGinnis-Brown

Student Spotlight

Lantz graduated from the PhD program in 2024, and now works as a Research Associate for Boise State’s Idaho Policy Institute.

“While in the program, I had the opportunity to work on interesting, hands-on projects through my classes and my research assistantship/job. Faculty and students in the program also have a broad array of interests and projects that they are working on, which provides chances to learn new approaches and expand one’s horizons.”
– Lantz McGinnis-Brown

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