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The Maxwell School's doctoral program in Public Administration caters to full-time, on-campus students pursuing academic careers in research and teaching. Every element of the program emphasizes delivering exceptional research and teaching opportunities. The curriculum ensures all participants:
Develop strong proficiency in core subjects and methodologies essential for earning a Ph.D. in Public Administration.
Acquire a solid grasp of public administration's extensive intellectual heritage.
Engage in active research starting from their initial year in the program.
Each doctoral candidate in Public Administration works with a faculty advisor who oversees their research apprenticeship. This research typically occurs within one of Maxwell's specialized research centers or institutes, depending on the student's focus area.
Focus areas include: Environmental policy, administrative law, natural resource and energy policy, sustainable development, environmental governance, local and state environmental services management, and environmental policy economics.