Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Arid Lands Resource Sciences (Doctoral)

Overview

The unique Arid Lands Resource Sciences doctoral program is aimed at addressing the complex problems of sustainability of arid lands. In addition to preparing you for specialized work in academic and non-academic settings, the Ph.D. program provides unparalleled research opportunities in areas such as international development; famine and food security; land use and policy; sustainable agriculture systems; carbon sequestration; globalization; civil conflict; and urban development, as they relate to the arid and semiarid lands of the world. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the University of Arizona provides a natural living laboratory for conducting research in this field.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Environment & Sustainability
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Agricultural Sciences
• Architecture, Planning & Development
• Education & Human Development

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 100%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 6.315 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 55.55%
• Enrollment % Female: 44.44%
• Enrollment % International: 55.55%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 33.33%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• Graduate College
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Coordinator

• Jennifer Shim

Director of Graduate Studies

• David Quanrud