PhD Health Promotion and Behavior at University of Georgia

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Three Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans); at the end of the statement include the names of up to 3 potential faculty who share your interests and could serve as your major advisor. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum gpa) Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, your previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in Health Promotion and Behavior. Any master-level courses that have not been taken prior to PhD admission will be required to complete prior to taking the required doctoral classes. The courses, or equivalent courses, include: intro to public health; program evaluation; research methods; theory; and basic research statistics. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate o