Public Policy
Specialization in Public Policy
Program Affiliation: Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) / PhD in Public Administration
Overview:
The Public Policy specialization focuses on policy analysis, empirical research, and the systematic evaluation of policy implementation. It prepares individuals for academic, research, and policy-focused leadership roles in public and nonprofit sectors.
What You Will Study:
The course structure provides advanced grounding in theory and knowledge development, scholarly writing, and public administration research. Students utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to examine administrative and policy problems situated within real institutional environments.
Graduation Requirements:
60 total credit hours with a graduation cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Identification of a researchable professional problem in the Qualifying Exam.
Successful oral defense of the multi-chapter Dissertation Proposal.
Full Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for data collection.
Mandatory completion and successful oral defense of the final dissertation.
YOUR DOCTORAL PATH:
Accelerated or Global Pricing
Clear structure, predictable cost, and guided completion
Accelerated Doctoral Programs for Experienced Professionals
Earn a rigorous doctorate while continuing your career. Qualified students can complete their degree in as little as 20 months through structured programs designed for experienced professionals.
- Live coaching + personalized feedback each session
- Completion possible in as little as 20 months
- Structured doctoral curriculum with research supervision
- Programs in business, technology, public administration, and education
Affordable Doctoral Education for a Global Community
Expand opportunities without financial strain. Pay-as-you-go, transparent tuition. Students come from around the world.
- Regional Economic Tiers (Pricing Zones)
- Accessible Tuition
- Predictive Cost
A Smarter Path to Your Doctorate Starts Here
Turn your experience into a recognized credential through a clear, faculty-guided doctoral journey.
* Begin your journey with a simple, guided application process.
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