Courses
The PhD program involves two years of full-time course work followed by part-time course work consisting of electives (third year) and dissertation research and writing (fourth year and beyond). Part-time students will finish core courses in three years.
Most students should complete the entire program including the dissertation in five to seven years.
Public Policy PhD Required Curriculum
14 Required Core Courses and Dissertation Seminar
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Additional Requirements
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24 Elective Credits (includes optional Internship)
More info on elective courses