• A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
• submission of a letter of intent outlining research interest
• submission of a writing sample at least 6 pages in length

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

A minimum 21 credit units, including the following:

• EADM 811.3
• EADM 990.0
• EADM 994.0
• ERES 800.3, ERES 810.3 or ERES 820.3