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Doctorate

Online Doctoral Degree Doctor of Public Administration

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Highlights

  • 100% Online. Courses Available 24/7.
  • SACSCOC Accreditation
  • Military Support
  • Choose From 11 Start Dates Each Year

$278

Per Credit Hour

Doctoral

JAN 21

Next Start Date

All Courses

120

Number of Credits

All courses

90

Maximum Transfer Credits

All courses

Program Description

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) prepares scholar-practitioners for advanced leadership roles in public service organizations. The program employs a comprehensive approach that integrates advanced theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address contemporary public sector challenges. This curriculum emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, policy analysis, and strategic leadership while developing students' ability to conduct applied research that contributes meaningful solutions to public administration challenges.

Curriculum Breakdown

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Apply theoretical frameworks to solve challenges in public administration and policy.
Conduct ethical research that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in public administration.
Analyze research results and data to support evidence-based decision-making in public sector organizations.
Develop evidence-based recommendations to address challenges in government agencies.
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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Course Type
Tuition RatePer Credit Hour*
Undergraduate
$278
Graduate
$359
Doctoral
$561

*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change.

CSU's tuition rate for associate, bachelor's and master's courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount. The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.

† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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