Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services

• Recall, describe, and interpret foundational scientific facts, especially in the areas of chemistry and biology
• Demonstrate digital and data literacy by retrieving and appraising publicly available scientific data
• Design and perform hands-on experiments; collect, graph and record data; interpret research results; and conclude whether the results support or refute a hypothesis
• Communicate scientific information in oral and written form to both professional and general audiences
• Evaluate the use of biotechnology as a solution to a problem and compare its use to other solutions to the same problem
• Work with others to solve complex problems and accomplish team goals
• Embody and uphold the ethical and responsible practice of science

The following requirements must be met prior to the conclusion of the third (3rd) attempted University of Arizona Global Campus course in a degree seeking program. To start the fourth (4th) course, you must complete all the requirements subsequently outlined and must meet all admissions requirements applicable to your specific degree program. If you do not complete all requirements, you will not be fully admitted and will be withdrawn from the program.

• Submission of an official transcript from the regionally accredited or approved nationally accredited institution that awarded the master’s degree indicating a minimum GPA of 3.0 or an official transcript from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution that awarded a doctoral degree, with a degree conferral date prior to the start of the first course at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
• Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if required for admission.

The Conditional Admission period is intended to ensure that you are familiar with classroom expectations, time and technology requirements, and other factors that may impact your experience as a student. It also allows you time to determine, risk free, whether the University of Arizona Global Campus is the right university for you. If you are seeking admission to any doctoral degree program, you must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of your first course at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

1. Provide proof of a master’s degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution with a graduate level cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or an earned Doctoral degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution. 
2. Have access to a computer with an Internet connection for the Web-based programs and meet the minimum technology requirements and minimum computer skills, abilities, features, system configurations, hardware, and software outlined in the General Academic Information & Policies section of the Academic Catalog.
3. Have the ability to study in English indicated by one of the following:
   • Earned a bachelor's degree in which the primary language of instruction was English; or
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination taken within the past two (2) years. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Copies of unofficial scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted prior to full admission.

Master’s degrees from nationally accredited institutions granted accreditation by the following accreditation agencies may be considered for admission:

• Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, Accreditation Commission (AARTS);
• Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE, formerly known as AABC);
• Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC, formerly known as ACCSCT, NATTS or CCA-ACICS)
• Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS, formerly known as AICS or CCAACICS)*;
• Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, Commission on Accrediting (ATS);
• Council on Occupational Education (COE, formerly known as SACS-COEI);
• Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission (DETC, formerly known as NHSC);
• Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (TRACS); and
• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

* Credits earned from colleges and schools with this accreditation will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine if the accrediting body was approved and in good standing when credits were earned.

The University of Arizona Global Campus reserves the right to deny admission or re-admission to any applicant. The University of Arizona Global Campus recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy and reserves the right to request documentation to establish or verify your identity at any time, for administrative or compliance purposes. You are expected to provide such documentation, and failure to do so may be considered a violation of the Student Community Standards. The University may deny or rescind admission to you for failure to authenticate your identity.

The University of Arizona Global Campus reserves the right to deny admission or re-admission to any applicant. The University of Arizona Global Campus recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy and reserves the right to request documentation to establish or verify your identity at any time, for administrative or compliance purposes. You are expected to provide such documentation, and failure to do so may be considered a violation of the Student Community Standards. The University may deny or rescind admission to you for failure to authenticate your identity.

You are conditionally admitted to a doctoral degree program when you submit a completed application indicating that you meet admission requirements outlined for that program and are approved by the Registrar’s Office. As an applicant in a conditional admission status, you are not eligible for Title IV funds and are not considered a regular student until granted provisional or full admission.

On your application, you will be asked to self-report your grades. This means you should enter your courses and grades exactly as they appear on your high school transcripts, including any in-progress senior year coursework. Remember earlier when we said it’s helpful to have a copy of your high school transcripts? This is where they’ll come in handy.

Don’t worry about sending us your official transcripts yet – you don’t need to do that until after you’re admitted and finish your senior year of coursework.

If you still have questions about self-reporting your grades, check out our Admission and Application Requirements section on our list of Frequently Asked Questions.