G-PPS-PHD - Public Policy - PhD

The program requires a two-course sequence in theories of public policy, microeconomics, and research methods. Students also complete coursework in a designated disciplinary concentration such as economics, political science, psychology, or sociology, as well as a policy focus, such as social policy, globalization and development, or health policy.

Students in the program are expected to pass a comprehensive exam at the beginning of the third year and a preliminary exam that is a dissertation prospectus defense at the end of the third year.