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Public Policy Ph.D. Program
50 Stone House North
346 N. Arkansas Ave.
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR, USA 72701
Email: policy@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-5865

The Public Policy Ph.D. Program

An Interdisciplinary Program

An interdisciplinary group of faculty in the applied social sciences, behavioral sciences, agriculture, and the schools for the professions have come together to create an innovative educational and outreach program. Located in the Graduate School, our Public Policy Ph.D. program draws upon the strength of many academic departments and disciplines to meet its education, outreach and service goals.

Our focus is on training leaders who will directly affect policy issues relevant to the people of Arkansas, the region, and the nation. As part of the educational and service mission of the University of Arkansas, the new Ph.D. program provides a forum for the consideration of policy issues by students, faculty, and the larger community.

A Variety of Careers

Graduates may pursue a variety of occupations. Policy Ph.D.s work as legislative aides, program directors, policy analysts, budgeting and program analysts, teachers, researchers, advocates, lobbyists and in many other capacities in the public and private sectors. Faculty members will work with Ph.D. students to further each individual's career goals.

…our policy Ph.D. program draws upon the strength of many academic departments and disciplines to meet its education, outreach and service goals.

 

Dr. Valerie H. Hunt
Associate Director
Public Policy Ph.D Program
50 Stone House North
346 N. Arkansas Avenue
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-5865
vhunt@uark.edu
Dr. Brinck Kerr
Director
Public Policy Ph.D. Program
Old Main 428
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR  72701
479-575-3356
jbkerr@uark.edu