University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences Aging Studies 4204 East Fowler Avenue, MHC 1300 Tampa, FL 33620 US   Phone: 1-813-974-1940   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D. - Aging Studies On Campus   The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Aging Studies is the first of its kind in the United States, and to the best of our knowledge, the world. What makes this program unique is the combined emphasis on providing a broad-based foundation in the interdisciplinary aspects of aging with a focus on developing an in-depth expertise in a research area. The program draws on the expertise of faculty from all colleges, departments and centers at the University of South Florida to provide students with exposure to other disciplines and the different approaches to scientific and scholarly inquiry. The Ph.D. in Aging Studies is augmented by a university-wide Collaborative on Aging, which is the organizational focal point for interdisciplinary research, educational, clinical and community service activities for faculty and students. The Ph.D. in Aging Studies is organizationally housed in the School of Aging Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences; however, the program is governed by an interdisciplinary committee of faculty. Therefore, students can develop a research program which focuses on their particular interests. Application Deadline are as follow: Fall: February 1; Spring: No Admissions; and Summer: No Admissions     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3529  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4170  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $900  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $19727  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable