Admissions | Earth, Environment and Society Ph.D.

Our Earth, Environment and Society Ph.D. program emphasizes collaboration with outside partners, and dissertation topics that incorporate cutting-edge technology and public policy. A primary goal of this program is to expose you to the kinds of government and nonprofit organizations where you will later find jobs.

Identify the faculty or research groups that interest you by exploring the faculty listings. Feel free to connect with these faculty for more information on their research. If there is a particular faculty member with whom you'd like to work, be sure to contact them and explore the possibility that they would be able to be your advisor.

Application Materials

Below is the list of the materials and information you will need to provide as part of your application. We recommend preparing these materials in advance of submitting your application.

• Statement of Intent: Your statement should be about two pages long and discuss your motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. and your general area of interest. You should identify research groups and faculty members with whom you may be interested in working, as placement in the program is dependent upon available advisors.
• References: Submit contact information for at least three people who are qualified to assess your promise as a graduate student. Portland State University will contact your references and provide them with instructions for submitting recommendation forms.
• Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Contact

If you have questions on the application process or would like some advice about the process, please email Samantha Paganelli at pag3@pdx.edu.