The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration prepares you to meet the challenges of social governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions become increasingly intertwined. In this program you’ll learn critical public policy issues and the latest best practices to promote social change through effective, forward-thinking management.

Americans have seen radical changes in the health care industry over the past several years. They’ve watched it go from an independent structure to a collection of major business enterprises, which in turn have changed the way health care is delivered. As the health care environment changes, managers must quickly adapt to succeed. Walden’s P.P.A. program with a Health Services specialization will help you gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, and health finance centers so you can manage effectively and successfully in this unique environment.