Through an interdisciplinary collaboration with Rutgers–Camden’s Schools of Law and Business, the Department of Public Policy and Administration’s PhD program in public affairs offers a strong professional and pedagogical emphasis on community development in the United States and international settings. Blending faculty expertise from public policy, law, and business, this doctoral program focuses on social capital, social justice, and social entrepreneurship, and leads to a PhD with significant applied skills and policy expertise.
Rutgers–Camden offers unique opportunities and resources, including the School of Law, Rutgers–Camden Technology Campus business incubator, Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs, Center for Strategic Urban and Community Leadership, and affiliation with several other centers for research and service.
Sample Courses
- Civic Engagement and Nonprofits
- International and Comparative Community Development
- Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Planning and Markets
- Regional and Economic Development
Learn more about the PhD in public affairs program from the Department of Public Policy and Administration.