Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based)Walden University

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Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based)

Explore strategies for creating and implementing effective public policy through Walden University’s Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration. Discover ways to promote interdepartmental communication and collaboration in government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Through your original research, examine concerns within the field of public policy, as well as cases relevant to contemporary issues. Through the General Program or one of the specializations, you can focus your studies on concerns that are pertinent to your career and interests.

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Accreditation	North Central Association (NCA)
Requirements	Students must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
Delivery Format	Online
Education Level	Doctorate
Language	English

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org;

Walden University's M.S. degree program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Facts & Figures

Institution Type:

Private, for-profit, Higher Education
Delivery Format:

Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.
Carnegie Classification:

Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Technical Requirements:

Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.
Geographic Restrictions:

Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.
On-Campus Requirement:

Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.