Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Policy (Mixed-Model)

The Public Policy specialization prepares the student for the role that is essential and critical to the wellbeing of society: policy making. Students apply their researches to practical means not only to form and understand such policies, but also to mange the implementation and public acceptance of them.

Walden University, an accredited institution with 40 years of experience, exhibits high-quality education in its distance learning and strives to ensure its online courses uphold high scholastic requirements. This doctorate degree trains students on critical public policy issues and the latest practices training, and prepares them to meet the challenges of social governance and service delivery.

Students who choose the mixed-model curriculum can conduct research independently and focus on an area of interest with the university's Knowledge Area modules (KAMs) about Democratic Governance and Organizational Leadership and Change. Completion requirements include 101 total quarter credit hours, a Professional Development Plan and Program of Study, 20 days residency, and 8-9 minimum quarters' enrolment. Specialized course topics include Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions, Public Policy and Evaluation, and Public Policy and Finance.