Online PhD in Public Policy – Social Policy
Help Create Positive Cultural Change with the Public Policy – Social Policy (Online) program from Liberty University Online.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
Anytime
Tuition Fee
$650 per credit
Location
Online
About the program
Are you a public policy professional seeking career advancement? Do you have a passion for helping your community work through complex cultural issues to create positive social change? With the Public Policy – Social Policy (Online) program from Liberty University Online, you can prepare to shape social policy at the local, state, and national levels.
Help communities break out of cycles of hardship by learning to develop smart, practical policies that promote the welfare of citizens. Whether you want to conduct social policy research or help train up the next generation of social policy professionals, Liberty’s online PhD in Public Policy can help you develop the skills you need to make a positive impact through your career.
We’re committed to helping you become a leader of integrity — someone who models a biblical understanding of statesmanship while using effective strategies to analyze, develop, and promote social policy. Throughout this program, you’ll explore essential research methods and practical applications that can help equip you to make a real, lasting difference in our nation.
Why Choose this Degree?
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We seek to develop Christ-centered leaders who can advocate for better, healthier communities and effectively engage with the most challenging cultural issues of our time.
At Liberty, you won’t just earn a degree — you can develop the knowledge, values, and skills essential for impacting the world. Our PhD in social policy is designed to help you make a greater impact on the legislative side of policymaking. And, because we are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), you can pursue your degree with confidence.
Courses include
- Policy Analysis and Research Design
- Social Policy Studies
- Research Seminar in Social Policy
- Research Concept
Minimum requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.