Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy – Social Policy

What Will You Learn in Our Doctoral Degree in Public Policy – Social Policy? 

• Policy analysis and statesmanship
• Introduction to social policy
• Economics and public policy
• Statesmanship, federalism, and intergovernmental relations

By specializing in social policy, you can be confident your Ph.D. in Public Policy will equip you to engage with the most challenging cultural issues of our time. The experience and advanced knowledge you gain through this program will give you insights into legislative impact and policy effectiveness grounded in biblical values so that you have the tools you need to help guide policymakers in making our communities freer and more prosperous.

You may also be interested in exploring our Ph.D. in Public Policy – General or our economic policy specialization.

Potential Career Opportunities with a Ph.D. in Public Policy – Social Policy

• Director of Research, Public Policy Evaluation
• Social Scientist
• Senior Public Policy Analyst
• Public Interest/Advocacy Group Member or Leader
• Professor (Higher Education)
• Research Scientist

Benefits of Choosing Liberty University’s Online Ph.D. in Public Policy – Social Policy

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online public policy degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You can complete our online Ph.D. in Public Policy in as little as 3 years.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!