• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• a Master’s degree from a recognized college or university
• 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 of at least 10 pages

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

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

A minimum of 18 credit units, including the following:

• EADM 881.3
• EADM 884.3
• EADM 885.3
• EADM 990.0
• EADM 996.0
• dissertation defense
• doctoral candidacy assessment