The PhD curriculum builds on the strengths of the master's degree program by concentrating on two emphases:
The doctoral program is designed to prepare graduates with the skills needed to move easily into either academic or non-academic positions.
To be considered for regular admission to the Graduate School, you must have at least one of the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale):
If your GPA is lower than recommended, you may be considered for admission with additional requirements. Please check with your prospective program for more information
Non-native speakers are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores unless they meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) at the time of initial enrollment, they will hold a degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 2) at the time of initial enrollment, they will have been enrolled in coursework for at least two years at a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 3) they are a citizen or legal resident of one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below. Information on registering for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE is available online or at U.S. embassies, consulates, Institute of International Education offices, AMIDEAST offices, and other organizations concerned with international education. Note that during the application process we only need unofficial language score reports. Official reports must be sent on admission.
United States of America, Tuscaloosa
