Ph.D. Program
The Harry S Truman School at the University of Missouri offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Public Affairs that is designed to prepare graduates for careers in universities, colleges, and applied research settings in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students complete core sequences in public policy and management as well as research methods, and specializations tailored to their research interests.
First class admitted Fall 2009.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Foundation (15 hours)- PA 8150: Foundations of New Governance
- PA 8160: Organizational Dynamics & Leadership
- PA 8170: Public Policy Processes & Strategies
- PA 8180: Research Methods and Inquiry in Public Affairs
- PA 8190: Economic Analysis for Public Policy
Doctoral Core (18 hours)
- PA 9150: Governance and Public Affairs
- PA 9160: Organization Studies in Public Affairs
- PA 9170: Policy Theory
- PA 9171: Political Economy of Public Affairs
- PA 9182: Logics of Inquiry in Public Affairs
- PA 9183: Public Affairs Research and Professional Development Seminar
Methods (12 hours)
- PA 9180: Advanced Research Methods for Public Affairs
- PA 9181: Advanced Research Methods for Public Affairs II
- Elective Courses: 6 hours
Specialization (18 hours)
Dissertation (12 hours)
TOTAL: 75 Hours (Minimum of 45 credits required beyond the master's degree)