PhD Environmental Dynamics at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The PhD in Environmental Dynamics is an interdisciplinary doctoral program drawing on disciplines such as anthropology, geography, geology and environmental engineering.

Department: Environmental Dynamics | Duration: 24 coursework hours plus 18 dissertation hours beyond the master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Students complete at least 24 hours of coursework beyond the master's level and 18 hours of dissertation research, three semesters of the Colloquium, written and oral comprehensive exams, a dissertation and a final oral exam. Required courses include Global Change, Environmental Dynamics, Quaternary Environments and Society and Environment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree in an environment-focused discipline and at least a 3.0 GPA. Required materials are three recommendations, a statement of purpose, a writing sample and English proficiency if required. The catalog describes GRE scores both as strong scores required and as strongly encouraged.

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.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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