Programs
Bloomington Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs
Major Fields
Students select one of the four O'Neill Public Affairs major fields (identified below) to prepare for their qualifying examinations. For each field, the student must complete required courses and approved electives.
Public Management
The design and operation of government and not-for-profit institutions, including strategic/operations management and interrelationships between public, private, and civil society organizations.
Required courses:
| SPEA-M 771 | Public Organization and Management I | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-P 710 | Public Organization and Management III | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-P 710 | Modern Lines of Research in Public Management | (3 cr.) |
Public Finance
The theory and practice of fiscal administration, including public budgeting, revenue administration, and financial management.
Required courses:
| SPEA-F 766 | Public Revenue | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-F 768 | Seminar in Public Budgeting | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-F 785 | Research Seminar in Public Debt | (3 cr.) |
Public Policy Analysis
Research methods and quantitative techniques for policy analysis, including the content, design, and evaluation of public programs.
Required courses:
| SPEA-P 723 | Public Programs - Theory and Evidence | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-P 762 | Public Program Evaluation | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-P 764 | Seminar in Policy Analysis | (3 cr.) |
Environmental Policy
Economics, law, politics, and implementation of environmental policies in the United States and abroad.
Required courses:
| SPEA-P 710 | Topics in Environmental Policy | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-R 625 | Environmental Economics | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-R 645 | Environmental Law or LAW-B 783 International Environmental Law |
(3 cr.) |