Graduate Programs at STRIVE University of Community Health

STRIVE’s doctoral degree program requires that applicants meet these requirements: 

Applicants must have earned a master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, CHEA, or its international equivalent.

Minimum GPA requirement (i.e., 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the master’s degree. 

Strong academic performance in relevant coursework. 

Statement of Purpose: A well-written statement of purpose outlining the applicant’s academic and professional goals, reasons for pursuing the program, and how their experiences align with the program outcomes. 

Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of two but no more than three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. 

Resume or CV: A current resume or curriculum vitae outlining the applicant’s academic and professional experience. 

Prospective doctoral students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following for admission:

• A minimum score of 65 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 80 on the Internet Based Test (iBT); 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS); 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; 105 on the Duolingo English Test; or 55 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE).