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We are in the process of developing and implementing a Ph.D. program in
public policy.  During the course of our discussions, several issues arose.
I'd appreciate thoughts on the following:

What is better---a 4 year or a 5 year Ph.D. program?  Ours is intended to
serve people interested in jobs in and out of academia.  Concerns have been
expressed that 4 years are inadequate to do course work, get teaching
experience, get conference presentations and publications, and complete a
dissertation.  On a related matter---would those aiming at non-academic jobs
be better served with a 4 year program?  To what extent are publications
important for job placement in non-academic settings?

I thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Trudy Steuernagel
Department of Political Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
phone: (330)672-4866
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
fax: (330)672-3362


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