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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:
hhhphd@umn.edu
Website: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/degrees/phd/
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 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Affairs offers students opportunities for rigorous, advanced study in the areas of public affairs, policy analysis, and planning. The goal of the PhD program is to train researchers who will enter academia or join highly respected public or nonprofit institutions involved in cutting edge research in public affairs, policy, planning, and management. Successful applicants to the program will be clear about the research they wish to undertake and why they think the Humphrey School is the best place to do that research. Students are expected to make original theoretical, methodological, or substantive contributions in the area of their specialization (sub-plans). Sub-plans are offered in Public Policy; Urban Planning; Public and Nonprofit Management; and Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. 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: Each candidate must complete training in pedagogy, and a teaching experience as a course instructor or teaching assistant (TA) with instructional responsibilities. The pedagogical training may take place prior to or concurrent with the teaching experience. Training options may include for-credit courses in the Preparing Future Faculty program (e.g., GRAD 5102, 5105, 8101, 8102, and 8200); completion of Center for Teaching and Learning non-credit courses on teaching techniques; and informal training or courses offered in other units at the University.
Dissertation Requirement: Each candidate must complete original academic research and fulfill a dissertation requirement by completing either an academic thesis or three related academic papers that are judged by the student's committee to be of publishable quality.
Research Seminar
PA 8005: Research Seminar is taken at the end of students' Ph.D. coursework as capstone experience and is a 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
Students are required to complete one of four sub-plans consisting of a minimum of 18 credits, as described below. Sub-plans offer well-prepared students the opportunity for advanced, rigorous study in the theory, methods, and practice in their field.
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
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
The Public Policy sub-plan is a self-designed set of topic-based courses determined by the student and advisor with the consent of the other faculty in the sub-plan area.
Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
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
Law: one course from approved list (e.g., renewable energy law, IP law, environmental law); Economics/Finance of Science and Technology: one course from approved list; Decision Science or Behavioral Science: one course from approved list; Technical Area: one course from approved list (e.g., renewable energy, nanotechnology, materials science, electrical engineering, biotechnology)
Urban Planning
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
Four additional courses to be determined by student and advisor; demonstrated proficiency in GIS
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | Public Affairs doctoral student |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |