Prerequisites Although most applicants for the doctorate generally have backgrounds in the area of specialty, the possession of degrees in these fields is not a prerequisite to admission. However, qualified applicants who have deficiencies in academic or professional background may be required to take specific courses or acquire specific experience as prerequisites to degree course work. Credit hours earned in courses prescribed for this purpose ordinarily cannot be included in the 90 credit hours required for the degree.

English Language Proficiency A basic proficiency in the English language is required of all students. For international students whose primary language is not English, a TOEFL score of at least 80 is required on the Internet-based test. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) offers an alternative to the TOEFL. A minimum IELTS score of 7 is required for direct admission to the School of Public Health-Bloomington. All entering international students whose primary language is not English will be required to take the Indiana University English language examination before registering for course work. Appropriate remedial English courses may be prescribed on the basis of test results.

Academic Admission Standards

Academic Standards for Admission to the Ph.D. Degree Program in Environmental Health in the Department of Environmental Health

Greatest consideration for admission will be given to applicants who:

• Possess an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Possess a graduate GPA of at least 3.5
• Meet or exceed at least one of the following GRE score minimums: Verbal: 50th percentile; Quantitative: 50th percentile; Analytical: 50th percentile; or Analytical Writing: 4.5

Admission to the doctoral program is dependent on the availability of a faculty advisor in the area of study.

Academic Standards for Admission to the Ph.D. Degree Program in Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Greatest consideration for admission will be given to applicants who:

• Possess an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Possess a graduate GPA of at least 3.5
• Meet or exceed at least one of the following GRE score minimums: Verbal: 50th percentile; Quantitative: 50th percentile; Analytical: 50th percentile; or Analytical Writing: 4.5

Admission to the doctoral program is dependent on the availability of a faculty advisor in the area of study.

Academic Standards for Admission to the Ph.D. Degree Program in Health Behavior in the Department of Applied Health Science

Greatest consideration for admission will be given to applicants who:

• Possess an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Possess a graduate GPA of at least 3.5 (a master’s degree is required for admission)
• Meet or exceed at least one of the following GRE score minimums: Verbal: 50th percentile; Quantitative: 50th percentile; Analytical: 50th percentile; or Analytical Writing: 4.5
• Possess two years of relevant work experience

The Department of Applied Health Science prefers applicants with refereed research, professional conference presentations, and/or publications. Admission to the doctoral program is dependent on the availability of a faculty advisor in the area of study.

Academic Standards for Admission to the Ph.D. Degree Program in Human Performance in the Department of Kinesiology

Greatest consideration for admission will be given to applicants who:

• Possess an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Possess a graduate GPA of at least 3.5
• Meet or exceed at least two of the following GRE score minimums: Verbal: 50th percentile; Quantitative: 50th percentile; Analytical: 50th percentile; or Analytical Writing: 4.5

Availability of Advisor Admission to the doctoral program is dependent on the availability of a faculty advisor in the area of study.

Academic Standards for Admission to the Ph.D. Degree Program in Leisure Behavior in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies

Greatest consideration for admission will be given to applicants who:

• Possess an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Possess a graduate GPA of at least 3.5
• Meet or exceed at least one of the following GRE score minimums: Verbal: 50th percentile; Quantitative: 50th percentile; Analytical: 50th percentile; or Analytical Writing: 4.5
• Possess two years of relevant work experience.

The Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies prefers applicants with refereed research, professional conference presentations, and / or publications. Availability of Advisor Admission to the doctoral program is dependent on the availability of a faculty advisor in the area of study.