Public Policy and Administration (PhD)

Foundation:

Students are expected to have taken a graduate level course in quantitative analysis/statistics, research methods, and public policy. If the student has not taken these courses, they may be required to complete foundational courses as preparation for doctoral-level study. These courses are required to be completed prior to enrollment in the core doctoral curriculum.

• UAPP 691 - Quantitative Analysis in Public and Nonprofit Sectors Credit(s): 3 *Quantitative Analysis/Statistics (students who do not meet the basic knowledge level requirement).
• UAPP 701 - Public Policy Credit(s): 3 *Public Policy (students who do not meet the basic knowledge level requirement)
• UAPP 702 - Research Methods in Urban and Public Policy Credit(s): 3 *Research Methods (students who do not meet the basic knowledge level requirement).

Substantive Core:

18 credits.

• SPPA 840 - Advanced Public Policy and Administration Credit(s): 3
• UAPP 822 - Public Policy Theory Credit(s): 3
• UAPP 830 - Public Administration Theory Credit(s): 3
• Students are required to complete 3 additional doctoral-level courses in a substantive policy or administration area. (9 credits).

Professional Development:

2 credits. One credit is taken in both the fall and spring of the first year.

• SPPA 861 - Academic and Professional Development for UAPP, DISA, ENEP Doctoral Students Credit(s): 0-1

Research Design:

• SPPA 800 - Research Design and Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
• UAPP 801 - Processes of Social Inquiry Credit(s): 3

Methods:

9 credits.

• SPPA 704 - Advanced Quantitative Methods Credit(s): 3
• SPPA 808 - Qualitative Research Methods Credit(s): 3
• Advanced Quantitative or Qualitative Analysis Course (choose from list of approved courses in consultation with an advisor). (3 credits).

Dissertation Proposal:

3 credits:

• SPPA 863 - Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Credit(s): 3

Dissertation:

9 credits.

• SPPA 969 - Doctoral Dissertation Credit(s): 1-12