G-PPS-PHD - Public Policy - PhD

A PhD is available in this department through The Graduate School.

The PhD in public policy is an applied, interdisciplinary social science degree. Graduates of the program are prepared for academic positions in public policy, public administration, and other policy-oriented schools, and for professional positions in domestic and international public agencies, research organizations, and policy consulting firms.

Students who complete sufficient coursework and either the comprehensive exam or a substituted completion exercise may be eligible for the MA in public policy.

More information about the PhD in public policy and the MA in public policy can be found at https://sanford.duke.edu/.