Major: Public Administration

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: minghuojie.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Graduate GPA of 3.5
• GRE test: provide both percentile and numeric scores for verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections
• Three (3) letters of recommendation; academic sources are preferred
• Resume, two samples of academic writing, and a statement of intent and interests

International Students

• Graduate GPA of 3.5
• GRE test: provide both percentile and numeric scores for verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections
• Three (3) letters of recommendation; academic sources are preferred
• Resume, two samples of academic writing, and a statement of intent and interests
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 580 or IBT of 92-93; IELTS 7.0; Duolingo 115 member


 

Contact/Information

Dr. Arthur Sementelli, Ph.D. Coordinator
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
School of Public Administration
Social Science Building (SO 44), Room 202
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.2330
(E) sementel@minghuojie.com
(W) http://yf5.minghuojie.com/artsandletters/public-administration/phd/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: August 15
No Summer acceptance