Prerequisites for admission to the doctoral degree program are a baccalaureate or master's degree and prior coursework in one or more STEM fields. The amount of prior coursework expected depends upon the student's grades and area of interest. Teaching experience is highly desired.
Admission into the doctoral program is not automatic for STEM Masters graduates. A STEM Master's student applies to the doctoral program by completing the full application process. This requires submission of three letters of recommendation (as many as possible from professors on our faculty attesting to your ability to fulfill the requirements for a Ph.D.), transcripts, and a personal statement. The personal statement should address why you want to pursue a Ph.D., what you plan to research, which faculty members you wish to work with on research and why, and what you anticipate doing with a Ph.D.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
A minimum GPA of 3.0, particularly during the last two years of college and in any previous graduate study. The department will consider applications with lower GPAs. If you feel that your grade point averages or test scores are not valid indicators of your ability, please wait till you have submitted your application and upload a miscellaneous document explaining your concerns.
We also consider teaching experience as a criterion during the admission process. EC-16 teaching experience, especially among underserved populations, is preferred by most program areas.
GRE Scores - The GRE requirement has been waived for all STEM applicants.

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination