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PhD Students Through the Decades
Since its founding in 1959, the Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy program at the Heller School has been training students to combat injustice with effective policymaking. Our PhD students gain critical skills in social policy research along with a wealth of expertise in one of our four concentrations—Health; Behavioral Health; Economic and Racial Equity; and Children, Youth, and Families—preparing them to apply analytical tools and methods to develop social solutions to pervasive social problems. Nearly 65 years after the program’s launch, Heller has graduated 561 doctoral students who are leaders in their respective fields, actively pursuing social justice and making the world a more equitable place. Read on to learn what members of our diverse alumni network have to say about the impact the Heller PhD program has had on their careers.
We've Got You Covered
These Heller alumnae are making sure the Affordable Care Act is doing right by Massachusetts residents.
On Policy and Power
For more than 10 years, students, graduates, and faculty from Heller’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) program have been using research to help bend the Massachusetts budget toward justice.
First, Do No Harm. Then, Lead the Transformation.
Heller’s Executive MBA for Physicians program is creating a pipeline of physician leaders trained to treat our ailing healthcare system.
Getting to Yes
Two Heller Social Impact MBA alums have been helping Boston-area entrepreneurs access the resources they need to succeed.
Letter from the Interim Dean
Interim Dean Maria Madison celebrates the 65th anniversary of Heller.
