Overview

Gain the insights to address critical challenges in your community—and the credibility to shape sustainable change—with a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

PhD programs in public policy academically prepare students to pursue careers in academia or high-level practitioner and leadership roles in government, public, and nonprofit sectors.

What Can I Do With a PhD in Public Policy and Administration?

An online PhD in Public Policy and Administration degree can prepare you to work in a variety of settings, including:

Nonprofit
NGOs
Local and National Government
Community Organizations
Schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intellectual Traditions and Theoretical Foundations of Public Policy and Administration
Leadership and Organizational Change
Governance and Public Policy
Ethics and Social Justice
Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

73 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy View 20 other PhDs in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fee

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International

18104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

18104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

18104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 620 USD per credit during 30 months.

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