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Talk directly to School of Public Policy and Administration faculty about what it's like to earn your degree at Walden.
Free ASPA Membership
New M.P.A. and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration students receive a free one-year membership to the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).
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Complete your doctoral study or dissertation with the added support of a Capstone Intensive Retreat.
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Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You’ll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions.
When you earn your Ph.D. in public policy online at Walden, you can benefit from the flexibility of online learning and from MobileLearnSM. Offered exclusively at Walden, MobileLearn not only enables you to choose where and when you learn, it also gives you the ability to choose how you learn. Learn more.
Choose the General Program or from a range of specializations. This program also offers two formats to match your learning style.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration Entry Points
- If you hold a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) or M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership degree from Walden University, you may be able to complete your doctoral degree in an accelerated program. Learn more.
- If you’ve earned a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) or a Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) from a regionally accredited university, you may be able to apply credits toward your Walden doctoral program. Learn more.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration Specializations
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Health Policy
- Homeland Security Policy
- Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
- International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Law and Public Policy
- Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Policy Analysis
- Public Management and Leadership
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
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Other Doctoral Programs
Walden offers many more learning options. Find the right one for you:
- See all online doctoral programs.
- Explore programs by career paths.
For assistance in deciding which online degree program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Virtual Residency
Now Available
You may be eligible to participate in Walden’s new virtual residency. Collaborate online, benefit from writing and research support, and much more, all while saving on travel expenses. Learn more.
Alaska State Teacher of the Year, Bob Williams
The School of Public Policy and Administration is proud to have one of the U.S.’s most celebrated educators as a student.
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Pi Alpha Alpha
Learn more about the Walden chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, the national honor society that recognizes Walden students for their outstanding academic achievement in public affairs and administration.
