Overview

The Human Ecology - Civil Society and Community Research program at University of Wisconsin Madison emphasizes mixed method inquiries that integrate participatory approaches with advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis. The program prepares students to use the processes of research and outreach to strengthen civil society.

Features

Students enrolled in one of the Human Ecology Ph.D. program named options have the opportunity to earn the Human Ecology MS: Human Ecology Research degree along the way to the Ph.D. upon successful completion of coursework and resear

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Special Topics in Human Ecology

Theoretical Foundations

Building Civil Society

Civic Development Across the Lifespan

Community Power and Collective Action

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ecology View 69 other PhDs in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application indicating “Human Ecology PHD–Civil Society & Comm Research” as your program selection

$75 application fee

Curriculum vitae/resume

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required for students who receive an admission offer)

Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Melab scores

International students who hold degrees from U.S. institutions do not need to submit language test scores

Three letters of recommendation (submitted electronically through your Graduate School application)

Uploaded Statement of Purpose/Reasons for Graduate Study

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Tuition Fee

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International

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
National

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12326 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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