PhD in Public Policy - Online
Online USA
DURATION
9 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
19 Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 650 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* part-time | full time: USD 595 per credit
Introduction
Shape Policy and Change Lives with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy
Imagine making a real and lasting difference in our nation and in the lives of our citizens. You know that Christ cares about the needs of all people, and you recognize the role public policy can play in meeting those needs. With Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to research and transform the world of public policy.
Public policy dictates every area of our lives — the economic climate of our nation, the education of children from all walks of life, the relationship between different countries, and even our national security. Changes in public policy have profound and far-reaching effects on people across the globe.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
Some of the benefits you can look forward to as a Liberty online PhD in Public Policy student include:
- Choose a specialization that focuses on the topic that interests you most
- Learn from seasoned professors who are committed to seeing you succeed in your public policy research and dissertation
- Study 100% online so you can remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community without having to travel to take courses on campus
At Liberty University, we want to equip students to be the hands and feet of Christ, which is why our PhD in Public Policy online combines a focus on biblical principles of government and policy with a practical understanding of today’s political atmosphere.
What Will You Study in Our PhD in Public Policy Online?
Combine your passion for policy with Liberty’s standard of academic excellence. Our professors look forward to sharing what they’ve learned from their wealth of experience while mentoring you throughout the dissertation process.
In the PhD in Public Policy, you can gain a biblical understanding of statesmanship that will form the foundation not only for your coursework but also for the way you engage with issues of public policy. From there, you will dive head-first into the institutions and issues shaping public policy today.
Admissions
Curriculum
First Semester
- PLCY 700: Foundations Of Public Policy
- PLCY 701: Natural Law, The State & The Gospel
- PLCY 702: Founding Era And The Constitution
Second Semester
- PLCY 703: Contemporary Challenges To Constitutional Order And The Role Of The State
- PLCY 802: Competing Visions Of Statesmanship
- PLCY 810: Quantitative Methods I
Third Semester
- PLCY 804: Federalism And Intergovernmental Relations
- PLCY 809: Data And Analysis For Policymakers
- PLCY 811: Quantitative Methods II
Fourth Semester
- PLCY 805: Policy Analysis And Research Design
- PLCY 812: Qualitative Methods
- PLCY 868: Advanced Research: Strategic Thought In Western And Chinese Perspectives
Fifth Semester
- PLCY 866: Advanced Research: Chinese Political Economy
- PLCY 869: Advanced Research: The Grand Strategy Of The People’s Republic Of China
- PLCY 885: Research Concept
Sixth Semester
- PLCY 987: Dissertation I
Seventh Semester
- PLCY 988: Dissertation II
Eighth Semester
- PLCY 989: Dissertation III
Ninth Semester
- PLCY 990: Dissertation IV - Dissertation Defense
Rankings
Ranked in the Top 10% of Niche.com’s Best Online Schools in America.
Program Outcome
In our online PhD in public policy, you will
- Compare the impact of nation-states in various historical eras to today’s era of globalization
- Consider probability theory and hypothesis testing within the context of public policy decision-making
- Consider the role of leaders tasked with protecting nations
- Evaluate various models of policy analysis and implementation in relation to effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, constitutional principles, and statecraft
- Examine how contemporary challenges such as modern reinterpretations of American constitutionalism have influenced policy formation
- Explore the interplay between American state governments and the federal government at macro and micro levels
- Practice discussing issues in a fluid fashion approximating a “think-tank” environment.
Scholarships and Funding
Liberty University Scholarships for Online College Students are Making College More Affordable
Liberty’s scholarship offers are designed to help online college students gain financial support through academic or other achievements and memberships. Each scholarship has unique requirements and deadlines. It is essential to keep these deadlines in mind as you apply for scholarships online to allow enough time for processing. Explore our various scholarships for online students below.
Review the Liberty scholarship packages below, and apply to all that you are eligible for. The earlier you act, the more scholarship opportunities you will have to choose from.
- Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
- Missions Programs & Scholarships
- General Scholarship Rule (GSR)
Internal Scholarships for Liberty University’s Online College Students
Liberty University is dedicated to helping you find the best ways to pay for your online education. One way we do this is by offering scholarships specifically designed for our online students. The LU Scholarship team strives to help you pay for your online degree by guiding you through our options.
As a nonprofit institution, Liberty University will never charge you high college tuition fees to make a profit. We are dedicated to giving you valuable tools to help reach your future goals. That’s why Liberty University offers undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. The majority of tuition at Liberty University for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. Our low cost of tuition, available grants and loans, and scholarships can help you reach your education goals with fewer costs. As an online college student, you will have many options to complete your degree with no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses.
We look forward to helping you pursue online education through our online scholarship offers!
Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
- Canadian Student Discount
- Children of Fallen Heroes
- First Responders Discount
- Heroes Fund Scholarship
- International Mission Board (IMB)
- Liberty Advantage
- Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)
- Southern Baptist Seminary Scholarships
- West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB)
- Word of Life Employees
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Academic specialist
- Counterterrorism analyst
- Director of Education Policy
- Federal agent
- Government leader
- Intelligence analyst
- Policy researcher
- Professor (higher education)
- Public interest/advocacy group leader
- Senior public policy analyst
- Social scientist
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