Graduate Admissions Information and Application Procedures for the Joint Doctoral Program in Public Policy
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Georgia Tech School of Public Policy

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Academic Assistance
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
14 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 52G
Atlanta, GA 30303

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30302-3992

Phone: 404-651-3504
Fax: 404-651-3536
E-mail: ayspsacademicassist@gsu.edu

DEGREE TYPE OFFERED

The joint doctoral program in public policy combines the strengths of Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Public Policy. Admissions for the program is managed by the AYSPS Office of Academic Assistance.

ADMITTANCE TERM: Fall Only

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 1

TEST REQUIREMENTS

• GRE:
  • Institution Code: 5251
  • General Test is Required.
• TOEFL:
  • Institute Code: 5251
  • Minimum score required:
    • Paper-based: 600
    • Computer-based: 250

CONCENTRATION/RESEARCH AREAS

• environmental policy
• health policy
• information and telecommunication policy
• policy and program evaluation
• policy implementation and administration
• public finance and budgeting
• science and technology policy
• urban and regional economic development
• urban policy

APPLICATION CHECKLIST