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Public Policy

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  • University/Institute Name University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position DurationSee Position Description
  • Position Funding Type Graduate Assistantship (RA or TA) or PhD Scholarship
  • Application deadlineJan 2026
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Position Details (PhD Program)

The Public Policy PhD programme from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) curriculum for a student without a relevant master’s degree requires 48 hours of coursework and 18 hours of dissertation research.

The  Public Policy Public Policy PhD programme from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) curriculum is divided into core courses, disciplinary foundation courses and courses in a specific policy area or discipline. Students with a master’s degree will have fewer course requirements.

Structure:

Students seeking the Ph.D. degree must pass must pass a comprehensive exam course (PUBL 609), and write and defend a dissertation. Each doctoral student plans an individual curriculum with his or her advisor. 

 The 48 hours of formal course work normally includes the six core courses, one course in each of the three foundation disciplines (economics, political science and sociology), five courses in an area of concentration and two relevant elective courses. Students with appropriate previous training may complete their course work with fewer credits required.

Courses include:

  • Research Methodology
  • Theory and Practice of Policy Analysis
  • Social Sciences Approaches to Policy Analysis
  • Political and Social Context of the Policy Process

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