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Ph.D. Programs

Doctoral programs in the College of Urban and Public Affairs are well situated to make significant contributions to the development of new knowledge and the translation of this knowledge for the public benefit.

 

 

  Urban Studies
Understanding metropolitan regions and their problems, and analyzing policies to shape their evolution are major concerns of the two Urban Studies doctoral programs.
Program Director

 Dr. Carl Abbott
 Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning

 Tel: 503.725.5171
 E-mail: abbottc@pdx.edu
  Public Affairs & Policy
The Public Affairs and Policy Ph.D. program focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Program Director

 Dr. David Kinsella
 Hatfield School of Government

 Tel: 503.725.3035
 E-mail: kinsella@pdx.edu