Doctor of Public Policy Online – Foreign Policy Navigate Global Challenges with Practical Insight

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

You may be a public policy professional looking to hone your expertise, or maybe you are aiming to transition into a new role in the field. Either way, Liberty’s Doctor of Public Policy (D.P.P.) – Foreign Policy is designed to help equip you with practical skills and advanced knowledge to navigate international policy in public and private sectors.

We want to prioritize your goals, so our D.P.P. program maintains a flexible format while retaining high academic standards. Liberty’s D.P.P. in Foreign Policy is fully online, so you can pursue your doctorate while remaining active in other areas of your life. Additionally, our accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and our experienced, devoted faculty can help give you confidence that earning your degree at Liberty counts. 

If you are interested in public policy in international settings and want to challenge, develop, and apply your knowledge, Liberty’s online public policy doctorate with an emphasis in foreign policy could be a valuable path toward pursuing your goals.


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  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Our Doctor of Public Policy (D.P.P.) with a focus in foreign policy offers you the flexibility of a fully online program with no set login times. You can access coursework from anywhere with an internet connection, making our program a great choice if you’re a busy professional looking to advance your career while remaining present in your current responsibilities.

This degree focuses on applied knowledge, emphasizing real-world problem-solving over theoretical research. You will have the opportunity to develop practical skills that could be implemented across many positions in foreign public policy. Our experienced faculty bring both academic and professional expertise, offering guidance throughout your courses and your final capstone project to support your growth.

As part of a Christian university, our D.P.P. program takes a values-driven approach, integrating ethical perspectives that consider the moral and social implications of policy decisions. With a focus on practical application and ethical leadership, Liberty’s public policy doctorate with a focus in foreign policy can help you become equipped to make a meaningful impact on the international scene.


Liberty’s D.P.P. in Foreign Policy can help you build a comprehensive foundation in public policy theory, principles, and application. You will explore governance and leadership, the founding era of the U.S. Constitution, contemporary challenges in constitutional order, and competing visions of statesmanship. 

Courses on political actors, federalism, and intergovernmental relations can help you develop knowledge to navigate complex issues in public policy internationally. You will study foundational concepts of foreign policy, the intersection of foreign and domestic policymaking, and research methods in the field of foreign policy. 

Because our program focuses on equipping you for research-based decision-making, courses in our D.P.P. in Foreign Policy online cover policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and program evaluation. Within the final capstone courses, you will work under the mentorship of a faculty member to develop and propose real-world solutions to an issue in the field of foreign affairs and public policy.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

Doctoral Full Time $595/Credit
Doctoral Part Time $650/Credit

Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour (learn more).

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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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. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.