University of Maryland - University of Michigan - Westat
Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program should hold a Masters degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.75. Provisional admission status may be granted to candidates with a undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and other evidence of outstanding potential.
Applicants must:
- Complete the University of Maryland Graduate School application form,
- Provide an official transcript for all undergraduate and graduate courses,
- Complete an essay describing their experience and interest in survey methodology,
- Submit three letters of recommendation, and
- Submit results from the Graduate Record Examination.
Minority Students
The Joint Program will
strive to increase the number of survey professionals from groups
traditionally under represented in the field, including racial and
ethnic minorities and women. The admissions committee seeks to have
diverse entering cohorts of students, reflecting a variety of personal
backgrounds, and educational and work experiences.
The University of Maryland is
committed to the goal of achieving a multicultural, multiracial campus, and
actively encourages applications from members of
minority groups. It is toward this end that the Office of Graduate Minority
Affairs was established to coordinate graduate recruitment and retention efforts
campus-wide.
The Office also reviews policies which affect the quality of graduate life and
underwrites initiatives which highlight the racial and cultural diversity of the
university
community. If you have any questions regarding the Office of Graduate Minority
Affairs, please call them at (301) 405-4183 or call Toll Free 1-800-245-4723.