- 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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Sep 2024
A Pathway to Success with Data Analytics in Public Policy
Sophie Radke, a senior at the University of Georgia, is charting a remarkable course through her studies in International Affairs, complemented by a minor in International Human Rights Security and
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September 2024 MPA Student of the Month: Elizabeth Schulze
Congratulations to Liz Schulze for being selected as August MPA Student of the Month! Liz is a part-time MPA student entering her fourth semester. With a background in aging and
Sep 2024
A Pathway to Success with Data Analytics in Public Policy
Sophie Radke, a senior at the University of Georgia, is charting a remarkable course through her studies in International Affairs, complemented by a minor in International Human Rights Security and
Aug 2024
August 2024 Student of the Month: Tyler Benson
Congratulations to Tyler Benson for being selected as August MPA Student of the Month! Tyler is going into her second year of our MPA program with a B.S. in Psychology and Political
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