Overview

The Law and Policy (Online) EdS program from Liberty University can help you develop skills in public policy analysis, policy formulation, law implementation, and enforcement methods. At Liberty, we don’t just seek to train law and policy students – we seek to develop policy experts and legal scholars who can critically analyze complex issues and provide meaningful, impactful solutions that improve the lives of others.

Our Doctor of Law and Policy features in-depth courses that are designed to help you become a service-oriented statesman or stateswoman.

This degree program is divided into 4 sections: policy, law, research methods and tools, and a 5-step capstone sequence. In the policy section of this degree, you will study the foundational aspects of statesmanship and public policy. You will also study the founding era, the Constitution, contemporary challenges, the role of the state, foundations of federalism, and policy analysis methodology.

Career opportunities:

Elected official
Journalist/reporter
Legislative aide
Lobbyist
Policy analyst
Research fellow

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constitutional Law and Public Policy
Law, Economics, and Public Policy
Statesmanship and Public Policy
Contemporary Challenges to Constitutional Order and the Role of the State

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university page

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Public Law Public Policy View 3 other PhDs in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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8100 USD / year

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8100 USD / year

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8100 USD / year

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