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Admission Requirements
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The JSGS Ph.D. in Public Policy program prepares graduates to conduct advanced policy research
across a variety of sectors. Through inquiry and application of interdisciplinary knowledge, the Ph.D.
in Public Policy program equips students to advance public policy knowledge. Graduates are
prepared to work as advanced researchers locally and globally in the academic, public, not-for-profit,
and corporate sectors to identify innovative strategies to address policy challenges. For more
information, please visit School of Public Policy.
Admission Requirements
a cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last
two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master’s program)
o Describe what you hope to achieve in your research. Briefly describe the
problem you want to investigate and identify any specific theories or methods
you want to use.
o Have you approached any of the faculty at the school? If so, please name them.
As you answer these questions, please keep in mind the Admissions Committee is assessing
your ability to write in a clear, coherent, and professional manner; your personal statement
should be free of spelling and grammatical errors and properly referenced (if applicable).
Please limit your response to each of the questions to no more than 200 words.