Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

• Criminal Justice
  
  This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security, and associated support agencies, who aspire to move into upper-level management and administrative assignments. The coursework includes an in-depth review and discussion of contemporary decision-making models and issues confronting the American criminal justice system.
  
  
• Health Services
  
  As the health care environment changes, managers must quickly adapt to succeed. Walden’s M.P.A. program with a Health Services specialization will help you gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration and health finance centers so you can manage effectively and successfully in this unique environment.
  
  
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
  
  Walden’s specialization in Homeland Security Policy and Coordination prepares homeland security professionals to implement protective measures without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, students are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals’ safety and freedom.
  
  
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
  
  This specialization explores how countries organize, regulate, and foster nongovernmental activities; how international intergovernmental organizations operate; and how representatives of these organizations can learn from, partner with, and work within organizations worldwide. By focusing on the effects of globalization and the cultures and sociopolitical environments of diverse nations and organizations, students in this specialization learn how to work effectively with nongovernmental organizations, voluntary organizations and intergovernmental organizations around the world.
  
  
• Knowledge Management
  
  Designed for business managers seeking a greater understanding of accounting tools and concepts, this specialization will prepare you to work more effectively with internal accounting departments as well as outside agencies.
  
  
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
  
  As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. Walden’s M.P.A. program prepares public/nonprofit professionals to excel by understanding how to work with government and business to address shared issues.
  
  
• Public Management and Leadership
  
  This specialization provides professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills to assume the interrelated responsibilities of managing and leading during a time of change in any area of public administration. This specialization prepares individuals to take leadership roles in large governmental organizations.
  
  
• Public Policy
  
  Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to function knowledgeably within this context and to work collaboratively to help shape public policy development and implementation.
  
  
• Public Safety Management
  
  The emergency situations we face in today’s complex environment call for a new leadership approach. Walden’s specialization in Public Safety Management offers emergency response professionals the skills to lead, manage, and motivate others during emergencies; to build confident and capable teams; and to address challenging ethical situations that may arise during the course of duty.