Section 5: Tuition and Fees: Doctoral Tuition
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Tuition rates effective on or after February 26, 2024.
$645 per quarter credit hour for coursework
Tuition rates before February 26, 2024.
$630 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$745 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$730 per quarter credit hour for coursework (This rate applies only for students beginning August 30, 2021, and forward.)
$630 per quarter credit hour for coursework (This rate applies only for students beginning prior to August 30, 2021.)
$655 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$640 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$675 per quarter credit hour for cousework
$660 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$905 per quarter credit hour for coursework
Additional $80 per quarter credit hour clinical fee applies to nurse practitioner practicum coursework.
$880 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$670 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$655 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$620 per quarter credit hour for coursework
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$635 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$525 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$2,020 Internship
$515 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$1,980 Internship
$615 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$605 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$675 per quarter credit hour for coursework.
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$7,325 per term
$7,180 per term
KAM-Based Tuition (flat fee)
$5,600 per term
$730 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$5,490 per term
$7325 per term
$625 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$5,710 per term
$7,040 per term
Tuition rates effective on or after February 26, 2024
$765 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$735 per quarter credit hour for coursework (students who started prior to March 2015)
Completion Program Tuition
Tuition includes one required residency and one required dissertation intensive . Standard program fee still applies
Mixed-Model Tuition (flat fee)
$750 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$720 per quarter credit hour for course work (students who started prior to March 2015)
$790 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$775 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$685 per quarter credit hour for coursework
$650 per quarter credit hour for coursework
Tuition rates effective on or after January 8th, 2024 .
$1,025 per semester credit hour for coursework
Tuition rates before January 8th, 2024 .
$980 per semester credit hour for coursework
$1,060 per semester credit hour for coursework
$1,060 per semester credit hour for coursework
$680 per quarter credit hour for coursework
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College of Health Sciences and Public Policy: PhD in Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
- College of Health Sciences and Public Policy
- BS in Health Studies
- BS in Public Health
- Graduate Certificate in Government Management
- Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
- Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health
- Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership
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- PhD in Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
Learning Outcomes
Minimum degree requirements, course sequence, previous specializations (not currently accepting new students), master of philosophy (embedded degree).
- Doctoral Writing Assessment
8-Year Maximum Time Frame
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The PhD in Public Policy and Administration program is designed to prepare students to address the challenges of governance and service delivery that exist both in the U.S. and around the world. Coursework explores public policy theory, research, and practice in a global context, enabling students to gain expertise in effective U.S. policy management and the ability to apply those insights to problems facing the world at large. The PhD in Public Policy and Administration can position students for career opportunities in research, higher education, or administration in the private, public, or nonprofit sector.
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Discuss leadership concepts and theories that have been used to effectively lead and manage in the public sector.
- Analyze evidence-based research, theories, and models used to promote participation in public and nonprofit policy processes.
- Develop solutions for problems related to public policy and public administration using theory and research.
- Ethically apply the major theories and concepts of public policy and public administration within organizations.
- Evaluate models and best practices utilizing diverse perspectives in local, state, national, and international public agencies by using evidence-based research.
- Professional Development Plan and Program of study
- Foundation course (3 credits)
- Core courses (25 credits)
- Research courses (20 credits)
- Dissertation Seminar courses (5 credits; continuously enrolled in 1 credits per term for a minimum of 5 terms until completed)
- Dissertation writing courses (5 credits per term for a minimum of four terms; taken continuously until completion)
- Quarter Plans
- Four residencies
Foundation Course (3 credits)
Core courses (25 credits).
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Foundation Research Sequence (15 credits)
Courses composing the Foundation Research Sequence are conducted online and require weekly readings, participation in discussions, and assignment completion. Course instructors guide discussions and evaluate discussion and application assignments. RSCH 8110 must be completed prior to Residency 2 of the academic residencies. RSCH 8210 and RSCH 8310 must be completed prior to beginning the dissertation or attending Residency 3.
Advanced Research Course (5 credits)
All PhD students are required to complete one advanced-level research course that mirrors the methodology of their intended dissertations. The university offers three advanced courses; individual programs may have other advanced options. Students should refer to their specific programs of study to determine program-specific requirements.
One of the following three courses is required
- Students may take this a non-degree course.
Residency Requirements
- Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; should be completed in Term 1 or Term 2.
- Complete Residency 2 within 18 months of your start date or linked to your registration for or completion of your first research course.
- Complete Residency 3 by the end of your third year.
- Residency 4 General (RESI 8404) OR
- Residency 4 Proposal Writing (RESI 8404Q) OR
- Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Qualitative (RESI 8404R) OR
- Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Quantitative (RESI 8404S) OR
- Residency 4 Publishing & Presenting (RESI 8404T) OR
- an approved professional conference (RESI 8900 for select programs only. Contact Advising for information.) OR
- a dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) during your 9000 course. Contact Student Success Advising to register. You must attend all sessions and advising throughout the entire intensive retreat in order to successfully complete the experience to satisfy residency 4 requirements. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition.
- Optional: Complete a PhD dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register.
Completion of the Doctoral Capstone
Students take this course for a minimum of four terms and are continuously enrolled until completion of their doctoral study with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval. Most Walden students who complete their dissertation/doctoral study take more than 2 years to do so.
To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the Dissertation Guidebook . In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation course until they complete an approved dissertation, which usually requires more than the minimum terms in the dissertation course shell.
Students undertake courses in the following sequence.
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | PPPA 8004 - Foundations in Doctoral Studies | 3 credits |
| PPPA 8405 - Ethics and Social Justice | 5 credits | |
| ; should be completed in Term 1 or Term 2. | ||
| Quarter 2 | PPPA 8991 - Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Capstone Journey | 1 credits |
| RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 3 | PPPA 8104 - Intellectual Traditions and Theoretical Foundations of Public Policy and Administration | 5 credits |
| PPPA 8992 - Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills | 1 credits | |
| Quarter 4 | PPPA 8993 - Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks | 1 credits |
| Complete Residency 2 within 18 months of your start date or linked to your registration for or completion of RSCH 8210. | ||
| RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 5 | PPPA 8112 - Governance and Public Policy | 5 credits |
| PPPA 8994 - Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment | 1 credits | |
| Quarter 6 | RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 5 credits |
| PPPA 8995 - Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy | 1 credits | |
| Quarter 7 | PPPA 8431 - Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector | 5 credits |
| PPPA 8111 - Leadership and Organizational Change | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 8 | Complete Residency 3 linked to your registration for or completion of RSCH 8260, RSCH 8360, or RSCH 8460. | |
| RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 9+ | Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as follows: | |
| PPPA 9000 - Dissertation* | 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms; taken continuously until completion and approved by CAO | |
| Complete a PhD (DRWI 8500) during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. |
*Students take this course for a minimum of four terms and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval. In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation course shell.
To complete a dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the Dissertation Guidebook .
These previous PhD in Public Policy and Administration specializations are no longer accepting new students. Current students in these specializations must complete their programs of study in accordance with Walden’s Time-to-Degree Completion policies.
- Specialization courses (15 credits)
- Doctoral support course (5 credits)
Specialization in Criminal Justice (not currently accepting new students)
Specialization in emergency management (not currently accepting new students), specialization in global leadership (not currently accepting new students), specialization in health policy (not currently accepting new students), specialization in homeland security policy and coordination (not currently accepting new students), specialization in international nongovernmental organizations (ngos) (not currently accepting new students), specialization in law and public policy (not currently accepting new students), specialization in nonprofit management and leadership (not currently accepting new students), specialization in policy analysis (not currently accepting new students), specialization in public management and leadership (not currently accepting new students), specialization in terrorism, mediation, and peace (not currently accepting new students), course sequence for specializations.
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | PPPA 8004 - Foundations in Doctoral Studies | 3 credits |
| PPPA 8405 - Ethics and Social Justice | 5 credits | |
| should be completed within 90 days of completing your Foundations course. | ||
| Quarter 2 | PPPA 8465 - Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination | 5 credits |
| RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 3 | PPPA 8431 - Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector | 5 credits |
| PPPA 8111 - Leadership and Organizational Change | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 4 | PPPA 8112 - Governance and Public Policy | 5 credits |
| Specialization Course 1 | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 5 | RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 5 credits |
| Specialization Course 2 | 5 credits | |
| Complete Residency 2 as face-to-face or virtual within 18 months of your start date or linked to your registration for or completion of your first research course. | ||
| Quarter 6 | RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 5 credits |
| Specialization Course 3 | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 7 | Complete Residency 3 face-to-face by the end of your third year. | |
| Advanced research course: | 5 credits | |
| PPPA 8115 - Writing a Quality Prospectus | 5 credits | |
| Complete Residency 4 during your third year or beyond as: | ||
| Quarter 8+ | PPPA 9000 - Dissertation* | 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms; taken continuously until completion |
| Complete a PhD retreat (DRWI 8500) face-to-face during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. |
* Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval.
To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the Chief Academic Officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the Dissertation Guidebook.
Walden awards the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree to recognize PhD students for academic achievement leading up to their dissertation. With an MPhil, students will be able to demonstrate to employers and others that they have an advanced knowledge base in their field of study as well as proficiency in research design and evaluation.
- All required PhD core courses (or KAMs)
- All required PhD specialization courses (or KAMs)
- All required doctoral research and advanced research courses
- Program prospectus development course
- Residencies 1, 2, and 3
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is mandatory.
- The MPhil requires a minimum of 45 quarter credits. Maximum transfer of credit varies by program but is not to exceed 50% of the overall, or embedded, program requirements. Students who previously completed a master's degree with Walden in the same discipline area are not eligible for an MPhil.
Students who start or readmit to doctoral programs at Walden University in the university catalog for academic year 2017 or later will complete the university’s required doctoral writing assessment . Designed to evaluate incoming doctoral students’ writing skills, this assessment aims to help prepare incoming doctoral students to meet the university’s expectations for writing at the doctoral level.
Students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral degree requirements (see Enrollment Requirements in the student handbook). Students may petition to extend the 8-year maximum time frame, but an extension is not guaranteed.
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