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Doctoral Degrees

Are you ready to pursue your Ph.D., DNP, or Ed.D. at UL Lafayette? Completing one of our doctoral programs means you’ll immerse yourself in research and work alongside experts in your field and across disciplines.  

We offer doctoral degrees that range from educational leadership to Francophone studies to biology, and we’re sure you’ll find another degree of success in doctoral education at UL Lafayette. 

We offer doctorate degrees in: 

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Ryan Nelson (rnelson@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Letter of Intent (and identification of mentor)
  • Writing Sample
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official GRE scores are encouraged but not required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: February 1
  • Spring: September 1

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Graduate Coordinator
Admissions: Dr. Kelly Robinson (kelly.robinson@louisiana.edu) 
Post Admissions: Dr. Brad Moon (brad.moon@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Graduate Assistantship Application
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Identification of advisor
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: February 1
  • Spring: October 1

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Graduate Coordinator
Admissions: Dr. Aminul Islam (aminul@louisiana.edu) 
Post Admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Summer: April 1
  • Fall: May 1
  • Spring: November 15

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Graduate Coordinator
Admissions: Dr. Aminul Islam (aminul@louisiana.edu)
Post Admissions: Dr. Sheng Chen (chen@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Summer: April 1
  • Fall: May 1
  • Spring: November 15

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Gabriela Petculescu (gp@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • A personal statement
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, or a related field of study
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: February 1
  • Spring: October 1

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Sebnem Cilesiz Doctorofeducation@louisiana.edu

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Interview
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Laurel Ryan (englgrad@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of purpose
  • Graduate Assistantship App (If applying for funding)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Writing sample
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 1

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Nathan Rabalais (nathan.rabalais@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Writing sample (approx.. 30 pages total in French)
  • Audio recording (non-native French speakers only)
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: Feb. 15
  • Spring: Oct. 15

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Graduate Coordinator
Admission: Dr. Daniel Davis (daniel.davis@louisiana.edu)
Post Admission: Dr. Arturo Magidin (arturo.magidin@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Frances Stueben (frances.stueben@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Formal letter of application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Current, unencumbered U.S. RN nursing licensure (no restriction)
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Post-MSN: May 1. Admits only for Fall Semester
  • BSN-DNP: Not currently admitting

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Jim Lee (jlee@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Resume
  • No GRE Required

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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