The right degree can make a world of difference.

As a professional in the public sector, you’ve dedicated your career to making a difference in your community. But in today’s highly politicized environment, having the right degree is essential to getting your voice heard.

At Walden University—an accredited distance-learning institution—you can earn the degree you need to distinguish yourself as a leader in the public sector. You’ll gain valuable insights from peers across the country, engage in out-of-the-box thinking with experienced faculty, and apply what you’re learning to your work for immediate, effective results.

Start earning the degree you need to make a difference in your community. Master of Public Administration Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration Today's complex government system demands leaders like you to continuously manage at the boundaries of the public and private sectors. Our cutting-edge Public Policy and Administration programs are designed to give you the practical knowledge and proven skills you need to unite your organization with the three sectors-government, businesses, and nonprofits-for more effective, innovative community solutions. Global Access Our online environment lets you collaborate with students and professors from across the nation and around the world, giving you valuable new insights and resources into issues you face at work. Critical Thinking Our distinguished faculty challenges you to question what you read and learn, enhancing your ability to think out-of-the-box and evaluate complex policies and practices. Effective Communication Our discussion boards and independent research projects encourage you to formulate your own opinions and persuasively defend them in writing, boosting your confidence in the public arena. Time Management Our time management training and flexible distance-learning format prepare you to balance your professional and personal commitments. Our range of specializations enables you to customize your degree program to focus on the issues important to your chosen field: Public Management and Leadership Public Policy Emergency Response Policy and Coordination Knowledge Management Public Safety Management & Leadership Health Services Nonprofit Management & Leadership e-Government