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Twin Cities Campus
Public Affairs, Ph.D.HHH Administration
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-3800; fax: 612-626-0002)
Email:
hhhadmit@umn.edu
Website: http://www.hhh.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Ph.D. in Public Affairs offers well-prepared students rigorous, intellectual training leading to the Doctorate of Philosophy. Students may choose from among four subplans: Public Policy; Urban Planning; Public and Nonprofit Management; and Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. Graduates of the program pursue academic careers in higher education and professional careers in public service or with private organizations engaged in public affairs. The program curriculum is flexible, customized for each student, and designed to engage students in research early in their doctoral studies. Students will be expected to complete the degree program within five years.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.50.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
The general requirement is the capability to pursue Ph.D.-level work. Normally, a student should have an academic record from a recognized college that includes undergraduate coursework in microeconomics and mathematics (either calculus, statistics, or algebra).
Special Application Requirements:
A complete application will include a U of MN graduate application, a personal statement that includes motivation for pursuing doctoral studies, a resume or C.V., transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), and at least three letters of recommendation.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
39
credits are required in the major.
24 thesis credits are required.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Practical teaching experience: At least one semester of teaching experience, either as a course instructor or as a teaching assistant with substantial instructional responsibilities. Demonstrated exposure and understanding of theories and history of post-secondary pedagogy and teaching disciplines. Based on students' individual needs, and evaluated in consultation with the faculty adviser and Public Affairs DGS.
PA 8003: Integrative Seminar
PA 8003 - Integrative Doctoral Seminar in Public Affairs I
(3.0 cr)
PA 8005: Research Seminar
Taken at the end of students' Ph.D. coursework as capstone experience and means of developing and refining their research ideas.
PA 8005 - Doctoral Research Seminar in Public Affairs
(3.0 cr)
Research Methods
Minimum of 12 credits in research methods, including at least one course each in: research design, quantitative methods, and qualitative methods. Courses are chosen in consultation with adviser based on student's background and research interests.
Academic Sub-plan
Minimum of 18 credits in one of four subplans (see subplan section for more details)
Thesis
Minimum of 24 thesis credits.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Public and Nonprofit Management
Within the Ph.D. in Public Affairs, the sub-plan in Public and Nonprofit Management offers well-prepared students the opportunity for advanced, rigorous study in the theory, methods, and practice of leadership and management in the public and nonprofit sectors. Graduates from this sub-plan pursue both academic careers in higher education and professional careers in public service or with private organizations engaged in public affairs. Subplan requires a minimum of 18 credits.
PA 8106: Research Seminar in Leadership and Management
PA 8106 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
PA 5012: Politics of Public Affairs
PA 5012 - The Politics of Public Affairs
(3.0 cr)
Electives
12 credits in the area of public and nonprofit leadership and management. Courses are chosen in consultation with adviser based on student's background and research interests.
Public Policy
Within the Ph.D. in Public Affairs, the sub-plan in Public Policy offers well-prepared students the opportunity for advanced, rigorous study in the theory, methods, and practice of public policy and related substantive fields. Graduates from this sub-plan pursue both academic careers in higher education and professional careers in public service or with private organizations engaged in public affairs.
The Public Policy sub-plan is a self-designed set of topic-based courses (minimum: 18 credits). The set of courses, based on the student's background and research interests, is agreed upon by the student, adviser, and the other Public Policy faculty.
Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
Within the Ph.D. in Public Affairs, the sub-plan in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy offers well-prepared students the opportunity for advanced, rigorous study in the theory, methods, and practice of public policy related to the complex fields of natural science, technology, and environment. Graduates from this sub-plan pursue both academic careers in higher education and professional careers in public service or with private organizations engaged in public affairs. Subplan requires a minimum of 18 credits.
PA 8706: Science of Science Policy: Theory and Research Methods
PA 8706 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
PA 5702: Science Education or PA 5703: Science Communication
{Inactive}
( cr)
or
{Inactive}
( cr)
PA 5704: STEP Research Seminar
{Inactive}
( cr)
PA 5711: Science and Technology Policy
PA 5711 - Science, Technology & Environmental Policy
(3.0 cr)
Courses in Law, Economics, Decision or Behavioral Science, and Technology
Minimum of 10 credits. One course each in the areas of law (e.g., environmental, intellectual property, or renewable energy law); economics or finance of science and technology (e.g., natural resources economics); decision or behavioral science; and a substantive technical area (e.g., renewable energy, nanotechnology, or environmental engineering). Students will select these from approved lists in consultation and with approval of their academic adviser.
Urban Planning
Within the Ph.D. in Public Affairs, the sub-plan in Urban Planning offers well-prepared students the opportunity for advanced, rigorous study in the theory, methods, and practice of urban and regional planning and related substantive fields. Graduates from this sub-plan pursue both academic careers in higher education and professional careers in public service or with private organizations engaged in public affairs. Subplan requires a minimum of 18 credits.
Demonstrated proficiency in GIS, to be certified by student's faculty adviser. Options for completion of this requirement include: GIS course taken as an undergraduate or graduate student, graduate-level course that requires extensive use of GIS, or use of GIS in the student's professional career.
PA 8206: Planning Theory
PA 8206 - Planning Theory
(3.0 cr)
PA 5204: Urban Spatial and Social Dynamics
PA 5204 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Urban Planning Electives
12 credits, determined by the student and his or her adviser based on the student's background and research interests.
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