Courses
Graduate Course Offerings in the Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program (PUBADM)
Ph.D. in PPA Degree Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Administration is a 67 credit program. All doctoral students must complete 15 credits of core requirements and a 12 credit methods sequence. In addition, doctoral students will complete 18 elective credits, along with 22 dissertation credits of culminating activity. The program is designed to provide the individual student with maximum flexibility to, in consultation with their advisor, design a concentration area which reflects their professional interests.
Successful completion of coursework and a passing score on the comprehensive examination are required before students can advance to candidacy for the Ph.D. and present a dissertation proposal. The program is designed to accommodate the needs of both individuals planning to pursue an academic career and senior level professionals in the public policy service sector.
Course Descriptions
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Schedules
Submit your PDF within one year of admission
Complete your Program Development Form and meet with your advisor to ensure you take the right classes at the right times.
*While projected schedules are intended to be as accurate and stable as possible, the schedules may change due to program needs, resources, and faculty availability.