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      • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
      • Master of Public Administration
      • M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
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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.

The program includes

• Online courses focused on real-world leadership and management
• Faculty-guided research based on your professional interests and background
• Face-to-face residencies that prepare you for each phase of your program

Special programs for students with an

• M.P.A. from Walden University
• M.P.A. or M.P.P. from a regionally accredited university

• General Program

Specializations

• Criminal Justice
• Health Services
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Knowledge Management
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Public Management and Leadership
• Public Policy
• Public Safety Management

For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: June 2. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.

Other Recommended Programs

• Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
• Ph.D. in Public Health
• Ph.D. in Human Services

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