The Frequently Asked Questions are not all-inclusive. If you have specific questions, please complete the contact form<\/a>, and we will get in touch with you soon.<\/p>\n January 15 of each year, with rolling admissions thereafter until the program is filled.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Fall semester (August) of each year<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Although there may be some online course offerings for some of the courses, the core courses are offered in person only.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n No, at minimum, a Bachelors degree is required.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n No, as befitting an Interdisciplinary Health degree, we accept students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Applicants are evaluated based on their GPA; GRE; potential to become a successful independent researcher (as demonstrated by the research statement and letters of recommendation); general fit for the program based on career goals and interests; and fit with NAU faculty for appropriate mentoring.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Up to 18 credits may be transferred from another graduate degree. However, petitions for transfer credits must go through several levels of approval and stipulations apply. The university policy on time to complete the PhD<\/a> has additional information.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Funding is often available in the forms of graduate assistantships and tuition waivers. The graduate assistantships may be with specific faculty or “at large” positions that can be found at the bottom of the Graduate Assistantships<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAnswers to frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n
What is the application deadline? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
When do classes start? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Is this an online or in person program? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Do I need a master\u2019s degree to be eligible for this program? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Do I need a specific degree to be eligible? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
How do you evaluate applicants? What do you look for in applicants? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Can I count previous courses taken from other institutions towards my degree? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Are there assistantship opportunities or other opportunities for funding? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n