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PUBLIC POLICY

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Doctoral ResearchCIP: 44.0501

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Baltimore, Maryland

    1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland, 21250

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesScienceSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologyCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and AnthropologyComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human Resources

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical polit
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleanin
  • Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  • Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  • Write grant proposals.
  • Teach political science.
  • Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
  • Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, his
  • Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
  • Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Computer based training softwareWord processing softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData mining softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base management system softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInformation retrieval or search softwarePresentation softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentTablet computersTranscription equipmentConference phonesDigital audio recordersHandheld calculatorsOverhead display projectorsWireless desktop printers

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Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1065.00
  • Social Science Research Assistants19-4061.00
  • Political Scientists19-3094.00
  • Legislators11-1031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Research)

  • Departmental curriculum vision and long-term instructional strategy — set and champion across undergraduate and graduate programs, aligning political science education with institutional mission and disciplinary evolution.
  • Junior faculty, lecturers, and graduate teaching assistants — mentor and develop by modeling exemplary pedagogy, providing structured observation feedback, and guiding professional development in a research university.
  • Field-defining research agendas — lead by securing grant funding, directing research teams, and publishing influential work that shapes discourse in international relations, political theory, or comparative politics.
  • Interdisciplinary academic initiatives spanning philosophy, sociology, law, and geography — coordinate and lead at the college or university level to advance integrative scholarly programs.
  • Program accreditation, external review, and curricular reform — direct at organizational scale, synthesizing faculty input, assessment data, and external benchmarks to sustain program excellence.
  • Scholarly reputation of the department — advance through keynote addresses at professional conferences, editorial roles in leading journals, and invited participation in policy advisory bodies.
  • Institutional academic governance including curriculum committees and faculty senates — lead with integrity and sound judgment, advocating for evidence-based instructional policy across the postsecondary institution.
  • Complex organizational decisions regarding hiring, tenure, and promotion — make and advise on using deep subject-matter expertise, social perceptiveness, and commitment to equity in a research department.
  • Knowledge transfer to public audiences including policymakers and civic organizations — orchestrate through university outreach, media engagement, and applied policy writing rooted in rigorous political science scholarship.
  • Next-generation pedagogical frameworks integrating emerging educational technology and data tools — envision and implement institution-wide, preparing political science programs to meet the intellectual demands of a changing global landscape.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
50%
Placement Rate
Not reported