Doctorate Programs

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  1. CPS

    CPS New Member

    Hello,

    I have looked over the site, and used the search function a number of times, but I seem to be unsuccessful in finding Doctorate programs specific to my interests.

    Is anyone aware of online Doctorates in Political Science and/or Law/Public Policy (not a JD)?

    Thank you,
    Jay
     
  2. CPS

    CPS New Member

    And I cannot seem to edit the post, but I wanted to add that any program should have RA not DETC accreditation.

    Thanks again,
    Jay
     
  3. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

    Northcentral University 's Ph.D in Business Administration -
    Public Administration Specialization
     
  4. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    There have actually been a few old threads on Political Science PhDs, and I managed to locate them in one of my old .doc files. :eek:

    http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8573
    http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26529
    http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27169
    http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28357
     
  5. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Add:

    Capella University's DPA www.capella.edu/schools_programs/public_service/dpa/general_public_administration.aspx
    Union Institute's PhD in Public Policy & Social Issues www.myunion.edu/academics/cohort/public-policy.html
    Valdosta State University's DPA www.valdosta.edu/pa/dpa/handbook/DPA_Handbook.pdf
     
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  6. Dave Wagner

    Dave Wagner Active Member

    If I may ask, what do you plan to do with the doctorate, assuming the degree is conferred?
     
  7. major56

    major56 Active Member

    Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies offers the Doctorate in Law & Policy (LP.D.). Per their website, the program begins in July of year one (summer term) and ends in June of year two (spring term). Scholars start and complete the program with the same group of students. However this is not a complete Online Doctorate and may not meet your needs. The program begins with a five-day introductory seminar and orientation. After the introductory session, scholars meet for one intensive weekend session per month in Boston. Between weekend intensive sessions, scholars use Blackboard to communicate and collaborate, participate in class discussions, access course content, and complete and submit assignments.

    Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration(NASPAA). http://www.cps.neu.edu/law/

    As Dave Wagner has already asked: What do you plan to do with a Doctorate in this field?
     
  8. CPS

    CPS New Member

    Hi all,

    Thanks for the information. The pickings look slim thus far, but that doesn't mean I've given up hope.

    As for the purpose of the degree: I have a genuine interest in both subjects, and it would mainly assist in my professional life. The RA requirement was a specific need based on a few recent job postings I've looked into. A secondary use would be for DL or CC teaching.

    Thanks again.
     
  9. Dave Wagner

    Dave Wagner Active Member

    Ok. Thanks. Since you don't need a doctorate to pursue any of those goals, how about another masters degree in a related subject? How about writing a book? The expected value of those activities seems much higher.
     
  10. me again

    me again Well-Known Member

    Pray tell?
     
  11. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    The better question would be be how old was he when he started or finished the PhD program at TUI and what was his motivation. Although if he did not complete the TUI PhD, then I am mistaken and apologize.
     
  12. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member


    Dave,

    Your ongoing remarks against people taking doctorates I assume is aimed at those looking at business doctorates.

    I know or worked with probably two dozen or more people who earned Ph.D.s in engineering, physics, meteorology, and biology (mostly sponsor or employee funded) and either full time or part time (non via DL). In talking to them they all said they really enjoyed doing their doctorates and it was well worth the effort. The biology doctorate explained the hardships involved travel to the South Pacific and Caribean to do scuba diving for marine organisms. The two meteorologists earned their doctorates while in the USAF but studied at the NPGS.
     
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  13. Dave Wagner

    Dave Wagner Active Member

    Hi Ian, I'm not sure why you would make that assumption... as I don't recall qualifying comments in that way.
     
  14. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I should have included "for non academic careers."
     

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