Program Overview

Social and Ecological Sustainability - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD in Social and Ecological Sustainability program is designed for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scholars and applied researchers. Graduate students and research are at the core of the community, providing a dynamic, committed, and engaged environment. The faculty are internationally recognized researchers, and students are recognized for their research impact.

Program Overview

• Department/School: School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
• Faculty: Faculty of Environment
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Doctoral, Research
• Length of program: 48 months
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis

Research Fields

• Resource Analysis and Stewardship
• Socio-Ecosystem Function and Renewal
• Sustainability Policy and Governance

Research Project Opportunities

The program offers various research project opportunities, including 'Blackwards' to the Future: Past, present, and futures of the African American community of South Phoenix, AZ. This community-led, participatory action research initiative aims to reclaim the past, present, and future of the African American community in Phoenix, Arizona.

Admission Requirements

• Students must hold a master's degree with distinction (typically an overall average of at least 80%) or the equivalent.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out the institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability graduate students.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
  • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References
  • Three references are required, at least two academic.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
  • TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
  • Learn about the PhD housing guarantee program for admitted students.

Funding

• As a PhD student, you will be guaranteed funding through teaching assistantships, research assistantships or stipends, and additional scholarships for qualified applicants.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.