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For doctoral applicants, emphasis is placed on achievements in prior graduate work. The average cumulative grade point average in previous graduate work for those admitted is 3.5. Admission to our doctoral programs requires a completed masters degree.
Virtually all successful Urban Affairs and Public Policy doctoral applicants have completed a masters degree in urban affairs, public policy, or a related field. Successful applicants to the Disaster Science & Management doctoral program have a diverse array of master's degrees, given the inherently interdisciplinary nature of the program.
The admissions committees look for strong research aptitude and a close fit with faculty research interests, as well as the potential for academic and professional achievement as indicated by letters of recommendation from those qualified to evaluate the student's capacity to succeed in doctoral study.
Other factors may be taken into account as supplementary indicators in cases where all the main criteria are not met but the candidate shows promise of success in our doctoral program. Among these, research capabilities are of particular importance. Applicants may therefore submit research reports, publications, project reports, and other work demonstrating their academic and professional achievement and scholarly ability. The admissions committees may also consider the overall pattern of academic performance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and GRE scores.