Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You’ll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions.

The program includes

• Online courses focused on real-world leadership and management.
• Faculty-guided research based on your professional interests and background.
• Face-to-face residencies that prepare you for each phase of your program.

Special programs for students with an

• M.P.A. from Walden University.
• M.P.A. or M.P.P. from a regionally accredited university.

Specializations.

• General
• Criminal Justice
• Health Services
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Knowledge Management
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Public Management and Leadership
• Public Policy
• Public Safety Management