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The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Planning and Public Policy, offered through the Graduate School-New Brunswick, is an advanced scholarly degree appropriate for students seeking a career in university teaching and research, policy research in the public sector, and advanced research in the private sector. Admission into the Ph.D. program requires a formal application with supporting documents, a full resume, and evidence of research ability. All applications are reviewed by the Faculty of the Doctoral Program (FDP). Usually, only applicants who have already completed a master's degree or its equivalent are considered for admission. In rare instances, exceptional students may be considered after they receive their bachelor's degree or, for students enrolled in Bloustein School master's programs, after completion of twelve graduate credits.
The number of students admitted to doctoral study is dependent upon 1) the number of applicants who display a high level of performance and 2) the faculty's capacity to provide high quality supervision in the students' areas of interest. As admission to the program is not per se a guarantee of success, student performance is reviewed each semester. The Bloustein School doctoral program has no requirement for full-time residency and no language requirement, except at the discretion of the student's dissertation committee. However, each semester prior to their qualifying examinations, students must register for at least 6 course work credits (equivalent of two classes).
Bloustein School doctoral students have received a wide variety of awards and fellowships.
List of our graduates and dissertation topics
Complete list of program requirements
Template for Completing Statement of Program Information for Non-Qualified Ph.D. Students
Doctoral Exam Components, Schedule, Forms and Preparation Guide
Guidelines for Full-Time Certification
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