PhD Public Administration and Public Policy at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and Public Policy (PAPP) program prepares future academicians and practitioners with research, policy, and administrative skills to help shape policy and improve communities, locally and globally. This interdisciplinary program provides rigorous training in the theoretical, analytical, historical, and practical foundations in public administration, public policy, and nonprofit management. The PAPP PhD program provides students with a strong theoretical foundation, empirical rigor, and substantive and procedural knowledge concerning the field.

Faculty: College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs | Department: Public Affairs and Planning | Duration: 51 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 51 credit hours. Required courses listed include: The Urban Economy; Intergovernmental Relations In The Administration And Public Policy; Public Administration Theory; Advanced Organization Theory; Advanced Public Policy Formation And Analysis; Public Budgeting & Finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Along with the Office of Graduate Studies application requirements, a complete application includes: Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended. Students who obtained their master’s degree at UT Arlington are not required to submit separate copies of transcripts as their information will be available to the CAPPA advisors online. Information about submitting transcripts is available in the University Catalog. Official test score reports for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and, for international applicants, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Information about submitting official test scores is available from the University Catalog. Essay by applicant (minimum 500 words, maximum 1000 words). The essay is considered both for its content and writing quality. The essay should discuss: (1) tentative research topic, (2) how your undergraduate and graduate studies have prepared you for doctoral study in Public Administration and Public Policy;

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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