Doctorate of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences

Continue your education with a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences at A-State. This program is designed to address critical environmental issues through advanced scientific research and methods. You'll complete core courses across three essential areas: Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Policy, Law and Economics, and Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies. Success in this program requires the ability to test and develop scientific hypotheses based on previous knowledge in the area, solve complex issues, and gain specialized expertise through research and advanced study in at least one area of environmental science.

Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (or its equivalent as determined by the Graduate School). Achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours. Achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA on any previous graduate courses completed at either Arkansas State University or another accredited university. Submitted official transcripts from each college or university as requested by the Graduate School. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the registrar of other institutions to the office of the Graduate School at Arkansas State University. Applicants to the Ph.D. Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences must hold a baccalaureate or master’s degree (preferred) from an accredited four-year institution and meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. Applicants should be aware that the breadth of the course work in this program demands that students have a basic background in several disciplines. Preparatory courses for this program may include: Mathematics Calculus I, as well as an applied statistics course or second semester Calculus course. Chemistry A first and second semester chemistry course sequence. Biology A first and second semester biology course sequence. Earth Science A first and second semester earth science course sequence. Economics An introductory-level economics course. Political Science American government, United States history, or world history course. Students should contact the Program Director for details regarding course requirements for specific focus areas within the program. Students lacking the appropriate courses for their chosen focus area can be admitted into the program but may be required to complete preparatory course work before enrolling in specific graduate core courses. In some cases, the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program Committee may agree to substitute equivalent, documented work experience in the environmental field for specific courses and, in rare cases, other criteria for admission. One copy of official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework attempted. These must be sent directly from the institution(s) previously attended. Graduate Admissions will compute the graduate GPA by counting all graduate courses completed, including any repeated courses. Three letters of recommendation to be reviewed by the Environmental Sciences Program Committee.