Program Overview
The Program in Public Policy and Political Economy offers interdisciplinary education and policy research through activities in undergraduate and graduate education, scholarly and applied inquiry, and professional service. We prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and practice in a variety of both academic and non-academic public policy and political economy settings.
The degrees and certificates sponsored by the Program emphasize the integration and application of theory to practice and they prepare individuals for careers in government, nonprofit organizations, consulting firms, and businesses affected by public policy.
We offer five interdisciplinary degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (BA)
- Bachelor of Science in International Political Economy (BS)
- Master of Science in International Political Economy (MS)
- Master in Public Policy (MPP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Political Economy (Ph.D.)
History of the program
Since 1984 and before the program name change in 2003, 109 Ph.D.s were granted in Political Economy (POEC). In 2003, the program changed its name to Public Policy and Political Economy (PPPE). Through 2007, an additional 21 Ph.D.s were awarded.
In 2007, the program expanded to offer two new masters programs (Master of Science in International Political Economy and Master of Public Policy) and two new undergraduate programs (BA and BS in International Political Economy).
For General Information or Extra Assistance
Public Policy and Political Economy Program Assistant
Judy Robertson
Email: judy@utdallas.edu
Telephone: (972) 883-6406
- Updated: January 22, 2008
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