Our 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.
Contact Us:
| Ms. Latricia Shoals Administrative Assistant Public Policy Ph.D. Program 119 Ozark Hall 1 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-575-5865 lshoals@uark.edu |
Dr. Valerie H. Hunt Associate Director Public Policy Ph.D Program 225 Old Main 1 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-575-2057 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 |