Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Behavioral Science - Multicultural Competence in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
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Kingston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
78 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Behavioral Science is an intensive research program emphasizing health psychology and methodological studies. This unique combination is rarely offered at other institutions across the country. Our interdisciplinary approach equips graduates for academic roles as well as careers in research organizations, healthcare services, and corporate environments. Beyond our core specialties, we provide comprehensive training incorporating social, cognitive, and developmental psychology, while addressing individual variations and diverse social contexts. Our program celebrates the varied backgrounds and viewpoints of both students and faculty, prioritizing cultural awareness in education, scientific investigation, and professional application within behavioral sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission into a graduate degree program, professional program, or certificate program, you must have:
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a foreign institution of acceptable standing
Adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80 or above
Reading: 20, Writing: 22, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17 (the suggested minimum speaking score for international teaching assistants is 23).
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required minimum score of 6.5. IELTS scores must be sent directly to URI.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a foreign institution of acceptable standing
Adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80 or above
Reading: 20, Writing: 22, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17 (the suggested minimum speaking score for international teaching assistants is 23).
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required minimum score of 6.5. IELTS scores must be sent directly to URI.
Tuition
USD
30,652