2018–2019 Walden University Catalog (September 2018) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Policy Analysis and Planning–PhD in Human and Social Services
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Creating sustainable social change requires knowing how to work effectively with legislators, lobbyists, and other stakeholders in a challenging public and political arena. In the Social Policy and Analysis and Planning specialization, students can learn the strategies used to shape and implement public policy today. They will study how they can impact the legislation that governs society, including legislation related to healthcare, hate crimes, and the environment. Students’ dissertations will focus on an issue related to shaping social policy.
Graduates in this specialization will be prepared for roles such as policy advisor to municipal and state governments; policy analyst for nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and government organizations; and consultant to NGOs on policy implementation and social services delivery at local levels.*
*Note: Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
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