- The PhD program in public administration and policy at the University of Georgia is designed to prepare students for leading careers in teaching, research, and public service. The program has a strong research orientation and maintains high standards in the admission and evaluation of students.
- The PhD in Political Science and International Affairs is administered jointly by the Departments of Political Science and International Affairs and is designed for students who wish to study politics in its many forms, but who also want to develop the analytic skills necessary to achieve mastery in their areas of study. The degree offers the opportunity to specialize in international relations, comparative politics, American politics, or political theory (including methodology).
- SPIA faculty members are experts in a diverse range of fields from American Political Institutions to International & Human Security to Public Policy Process & Implementation. For a full directory of our faculty and their areas of expertise, click here.
- SPIA has a history of placing PhD graduates in top institutions all over the country and the world. Click here for a list of recent placements.
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