The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration at Rutgers SPAA is a research degree. The degree prepares students for careers as scholars, researchers, and teachers in diverse and dynamic fields of public affairs and administration.

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The program trains students to contribute to these fields through:

• effective research and teaching in public affairs and administration,

• the production of original, innovative, and high-quality research, and

• the dissemination of their scholarly work.

In doing so, students in the PhD in Public Administration are able to expand the knowledge base and problem-solving capacities of colleges and universities, independent research institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.