Community Sustainability (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Community Sustainability enables students to generate new knowledge in complementary fields responsive to rapidly changing conditions in the natural environment and agricultural systems. Work in the department spans community food and agricultural systems, natural resources and the environment, tourism and recreation, education and civic engagement, and international development, in domestic and international settings.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department: Department of Community Sustainability | Duration: Minimum 60 credits, including 24 credits of dissertation research | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Core courses CSUS 800 and 801 Foundations of Community Sustainability I and II and CSUS 802 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Inquiry (9 credits); at least 9 credits of advanced research methods including quantitative and qualitative methods; at least 18 credits across two focus areas; a comprehensive examination programme statement and examination; and 24 credits of dissertation research with a public proposal and dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed master's degree is required. Relevant experience and strong academic backgrounds in the natural, physical or social sciences, including independent research experience, are strongly encouraged. Collateral courses may be required to address deficiencies and do not count toward the degree.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Minimum 60 credits, including 24 credits of dissertation research

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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