It could take 2 1/2 to three years for completion, depending on the individual school requirements. To enter a Ph.D. program, you must have a graduate from a regionally accredited, or approved nationally accredited university, or a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside of the United States, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) as shown on the graduate degree posted transcript.

Applicants must provide verification of a minimum of three years of significant full-time, post-high school work experience.

Applicants must complete all required forms for admission, and submit an official graduate degree posted transcript.

Requirements to process your admission to the Ph.D. Degree Programs are:

• Complete Graduate Application
• Application Fee
• Master's degree
• Original university transcripts
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation; 2 from previous university and 1 can be from the work place
• A copy of passport (just for International Students)
• A bank statement showing $35,000 or more (just for International Students)
• All international students are required to take the TOEFL or equivalent as proof of English proficiency. We require a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test.