Doctoral and Ph.D. Programs
Doctoral and Ph.D. Programs
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management (PPM)
Prepare to shape the direction of public affairs research. Our curriculum combines interdisciplinary training in public policy and management; rigorous methodological training; and specialization in a policy area or field such as economics, sociology, political science, or organizational theory.
Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD)
The program encourages reflection on policy and practice in Los Angeles, a living laboratory of social, political, and policy issues. Students apply research skills to solve a contemporary problem of practice, resulting in a professional dissertation.
Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development (UPD)
Research in urban planning and development has a direct impact on the world around us. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on critical discourse and inquiry and analytical and theoretical training, our students are prepared to contribute to solutions that address the world’s most pressing policy and planning issues.