St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public and Social Policy in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,413
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Saint Louis University's doctoral program in public and social policy offers a Jesuit-inspired education focused on addressing critical societal challenges. This program equips students to confront pressing contemporary issues such as global and domestic poverty, urban revitalization, racial inequities, and healthcare access disparities. The Ph.D. curriculum develops scholars and leaders for positions in government, academia, and nonprofit sectors through interdisciplinary training, sophisticated research methods, and practical application skills. Participants gain expertise in translating rigorous research into policy solutions and effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences.
Program Length - 4 Years
Required Credits - 45
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted into the Ph.D. in public and social policy program, applicants must already hold a master's degree in the social sciences or a related professional degree. Other requirements for admission include: An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
An M.A. in a social science or related discipline or a professional degree (M.B.A., M.P.A., J.D., M.S.W., etc.) with a GPA of at least 3.4. (Lower GPAs accepted for law schools where grading is on a forced mean.
Transcript(s)
Three letters of recommendation (at least two of them from faculty in the applicant's master's program)
Writing sample
R'sum
Personal statement of purpose
In-person or video interview
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
An M.A. in a social science or related discipline or a professional degree (M.B.A., M.P.A., J.D., M.S.W., etc.) with a GPA of at least 3.4. (Lower GPAs accepted for law schools where grading is on a forced mean.
Transcript(s)
Three letters of recommendation (at least two of them from faculty in the applicant's master's program)
Writing sample
R'sum
Personal statement of purpose
In-person or video interview
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
15,413