PhD Application
All application processes can now be completed on-line. You must complete the Graduate School Application (linked below) and submit the application fee of $45 (make payable to SIU and mail it to the department in care of the Graduate Director).
In addition to the Graduate School Application, you must complete the following:
- Health Education Program Application
- Minimum of 3 references (using required form below)
- Official Transcripts from all universities/colleges listed on your application form
- Curriculum Vitae
International Students Must Also Submit:
- Copy of their passport photo
- TOEFL Scores
The English language requirement may be met by submitting:
- 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
- 213 on the computer-based TOEFL
- 80 on the internet-based TOEFL
- 6.0 on the IELTS
- Financial Disclosure
Note that effective January 1, 2010:
- Only Fall admittance is allowed. The deadline for Fall admittance is the third Friday in January.
- To allow us to provide the best mentoring of doctoral students, effective for the Fall, 2010 cohort we'll accept only the top ten applicants to our PhD program. We will create a waiting list for those we find acceptable but not ranked among the top ten.
In addition, it should be noted that applicants who miss these due dates may be reviewed under certain conditions. Contact the Graduate Director for more information.
Program of Study
Sequencing of Courses
Program Application Graduate School Application [doc]
[pdf]Reference Form Status Page (NOTE: If you are currently admitted in another graduate program at SIU, you must complete the Change of Major Form and submit it with your materials) Note:
- The PhD DOES NOT require a GRE or MAT test
- Individuals interested in Teaching Assistantships must FIRST be admitted into the PhD program
For more information, contact:
Dr. Mark J. Kittleson
Professor, Health Education
Director of Graduate Studies
307 Pulliam Hall
475 Clocktower Drive
SIUC
Carbondale, IL 62901-4632
618-453-1841 (phone)
618-453-1829 (fax)
kitt@siu.edu