Public Policy and Administration (Homeland Security Policy and Coordination)

Description

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 non-profit 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.

Why choose a specialization in Homeland Security Policy?

Man-made and natural disasters alike have brought homeland security issues to the forefront of public policy. A specialization in Homeland Security Policy and Coordination will give you the opportunity to explore the implementation of protective measures and policies that do not compromise individual rights and freedoms as well as collaboration between public security agencies. This specialization also focuses on various approaches to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and other dynamics of homeland security issues.

Study outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

• Discuss concepts and theories used to effectively lead and manage public sector personal.
• Get insight into terrorist legislation and emergency preparedness.
• Analyse evidence-based research, theories, and models used to promote participation in public and non-profit policy processes.
• Develop solutions for problems related to public policy and public administration.

Career opportunities

Earning your Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden provides you with a new level of credibility and influence in your field. Embrace exciting career opportunities such as researcher, college-level educator, or administrative leader in the private, public, or non-profit sector. If you are an international student looking to gain knowledge of professional practices in the field of Public Policy and Administration, this program can empower you to develop sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing social issues.

A Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration can also include the following career options:

• College professor
• Academic administrator
• Senior level public executive
• Legislative aide
• Government affairs officer
• Senior level non-profit manager
• Policy analyst
• Research director
• Private consultant

Contents

Completion Requirements

• 82 total quarter credits
  • Core courses (35 cr.)
  • Specialization courses (15 cr.)
  • Foundation Research Sequence (12 cr.)
  • Dissertation (20 cr.)
• Professional Development Plan
• Four Ph.D. residencies to equal a minimum of 16 days
• Minimum of 8-9 quarters enrollment depending on the transfer of credits awarded

Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

Lecturers

This program is taught by a diverse faculty of scholar-practitioners, all of whom hold doctoral degrees, with experience in developing effective public policy nationally as well as internationally. Coursework explores public policy theory, research, and practice in a global context, allowing you to gain expertise in policy management and to apply your knowledge to problems facing the world at large.

Requirements

Admission requirements for Walden’s programs vary but generally include the following:

• Official transcript(s)
• Transfer of credits based on a course-by-course evaluation of relevant transcripts
• A masters degree or higher
• Applicable test scores
• Completed online application
• Employment history
• List of transfer credits

Applicants who do not have graduated yet at the time of the application deadline, but who expect to graduate before the beginning of the program, can also apply for admission subject to timely graduation.

English Language Requirements

Work Experience

At least 3 year(s) of work experience is required.

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Accreditation

At Walden, our goal is to help you reach yours. From your first inquiry about your online program, through every step in your studies, you can benefit from our wide range of student support services designed to help you succeed in attaining your degree online.

Founded in 1970, Walden University is a global leader in student-centred online education. A regionally accredited institution in the United States, Walden University attracts a community of extraordinary students and faculty from around the world.

Our quality online programs feature nationally recognized experts, accomplished faculty, and visionary leaders—all professionals who are dedicated to upholding the university’s high academic standards.

Mission

Walden University’s mission is to provide a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change. Three values—quality, integrity, and student-centred approach—are at the core of the university. A commitment to these values demands high standards of excellence, uncompromising openness and honesty, and primary attention to the progress of our students.

Credentials

Accreditation is an important hallmark of quality. When evaluating credentials, employers and universities often look for applicants who earned their degrees from accredited universities.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The North Central Association is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence.