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The Ph.D. in Behavioral & Community Sciences is an interdisciplinary major focusing on research and policy in the area of behavioral health and community sciences.
Behavioral and Community Sciences refers to the development and evaluation of services and interventions that promote resiliency and social well-being for at-risk populations and address these issues within the context of community settings.
Major Research Areas:
Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders; Community Based Behavioral Health Systems & Services; Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health; Behavioral Health, Law, and the Justice System; Behavioral Health Disparities; Positive Behavior Intervention & Support.; Disability & Rehabilitation Research & Policy; and Language and Literacy Assessment and Intervention.
Entry Requirement
Admission Information:
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.
A bachelor’s GPA of 3.50 or higher based on a 4.00 grading scale. The completed degree must be in a field related to behavioral and community sciences, e.g., behavioral healthcare, human services, human development, psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, public health, social work, counseling education, education.
GRE with a preferred minimum of Verbal - 150 (50th percentile), Quantitative- 147 (30th percentile), and Analytical Writing - 4.0 (50th percentile). Although students who have completed a master’s degree are not required to submit GRE scores, all students are encouraged to submit GRE scores because they are considered in applications for fellowship, scholarship, and assistantship opportunities.
Students who do not meet the minimum criteria may be admitted based on strong records reflected by other aspects of their applications (GPA, Letters of Recommendation, Writing Samples, and prior research experiences).
Evidence of written/analytical skills which will take two forms:
A writing sample, such as a major paper, thesis, or research paper of which the student is the sole author, and
A personal goal statement of 2-3 pages that describes why you want to obtain a Ph.D. in Behavioral & Community Sciences. Applicants are expected to communicate with potential advisors to find a good match for their research training. The personal statement should cover: how the degree will help you in achieving your professional goals; unique qualities, life experiences, and knowledge related to the field; obstacles overcome to achieve your educational goals thus far; obstacles that may challenge you in pursuing a graduate degree; your research and teaching goals; and the USF professor you would like to work with and why.
Two formal letters of recommendation from faculty members or other professional personnel who have knowledge of the applicant’s academic background, the potential for success in graduate school, and/or commitment to a research career.
Applicants with a master’s degree: Transcripts from the master’s degree will be evaluated to determine coursework that will be applicable toward the 90 hours of credit required for the doctoral major
Fees
Total Cost :
Florida Resident: $23446
Out-of-State Resident: $34360
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