DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (Ph.D.)
Admissions
All applicants are expected to have completed graduate level statistics and research methods classes before admission. Applicants also are expected to have sufficient formal coursework in public administration to pursue doctoral study in the field. Admitted students are required to take PAF 501, 502, 503, 504, 508 (or their equivalents) and statistics prior to beginning the doctoral core courses. Applicants who are not pursing an MPA should not take these courses until they consult with the Doctoral Program Director
International
students must submit TOEFL and TSE (or the new TOEFL iBT with the speaking section) scores to be considered for admission.
This is true even for those who have a master’s degree from a
Admission is competitive; a limited number of well-qualified applicants will be admitted each year. Applicants submit the following directly to the ASU Graduate College:
All applicants must submit the following materials to the Graduate College:
- An official ASU Graduate application and application fee;
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work;
- Send transcripts to:
Arizona State University
Graduate College Admisisons
Administration B-Wing, Room 170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, Arizona 85287-1003 - Scores on the GRE (verbal, quantitative, analytical) - GRE institution code: 4007;
- International students must submit TOEFL and TSE scores to be considered for admission - institution code: 4007. This is
true even for those who have a master’s degree from a United States
university. To be considered for admission, the minimum score on the traditional TOEFL test is 600. Applicants with TOELF scores below 600 or who do
not submit a TSE score (or TOEFL iBT) will not be admitted. Find information on the TOEFL and TSE.
See additional requirements for international students. - Arizona State University provides testing services for the GRE and the TOEFL examinations. Please check out the University Testing Services for further information.
In addition to the above, applicants submit the following materials directly to the Ph.D. program:
- A written statement of educational and career goals.
- A current resume or vitae.
- Three letters of recommendation. These should be primarily academic letters - all letters should address the candidate's capacity to successfully complete the doctoral program. They should assess the student's capacity for critical and analytic thought, their ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and their commitment to completion of the program.
- Samples of research reports and/or papers (optional).
- Mail materials to:
ASU School of Public Affairs
Mail Code 3720
411 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 450
Phoenix, AZ 85004-0687
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