Site title "Public Policy PhD Program"
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You Can Pursue Many Fields of Specialized Study

Among the fields of specialized study are: Community Development and Growth Management, Family Policy, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Transportation Policy, Recreation Policy, and Agricultural Policy.

More specializations are being developed. Contact us or check our web site for updates.

The typical full-time student will take two years of course work followed by an in-depth study leading to a dissertation.

Course Work

The typical full-time student will take two years of course work followed by an in-depth study leading to a dissertation. Completion time for part-time students will vary depending on their course schedules.

All students take a core set of policy studies courses. Students will meet with their advisors and faculty members to determine specialization electives.