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Overview
Completion of this Public Policy degree at University of Nevada, Las Vegas will prepare students to conduct policy analysis, advocate for public policies and community-based solutions, or serve in decision-making positions. Its focus is to integrate what is known about the policy process into a set of skills and abilities so individuals can be competent actors in the policy arena.
Course delivery is very structured with courses offered in a very specific sequence on Friday and Saturdays over five semesters.
Learning Outcomes
- Students should be able to identify and frame problems to be placed on the policy agenda.
- Students will develop the skills to conduct cost/benefit analysis and to write a fiscal note.
- Students should be able to articulate arguments for and against a policy proposal.
- Students should be able to develop action plans for the implementation of programs.
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a policy/program evaluation.
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Courses include:
- Framework for Understanding Public Policy and Agenda Setting
- Developing Policy Alternatives
- Models of Policy Implementation
- Evaluation: Closing the Loop
- Problem Identification and Agendas
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
51 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science View 27 other PhDs in Political Science in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must have at least a Masters degree.
- Students must submit three letters of reference
- Students must submit a resume and should have at least five years of professional work related experience
- An essay explaining student's interest in the degree and how they believe the degree will aid in their professional development. In addition, the letter must articulate a policy area that the student has a substantive interest in studying. The letter must accompany the application. (An interview will be required before a final admissions decision is made).
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6869 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6869 USD per year
Living costs for Las Vegas
880 - 1430 USD /month
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Funding
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