PS A written statement of personal academic and professional goals. The statement should provide sufficient detail to indicate compatibility with the educational objectives and capabilities of the Ph.D. program (approximately 3 pages single spaced and submitted online with application). Please explain your research interests and indicate the faculty member with whom you would like to work. Please review faculty profiles (http://scrd.asu.edu/about-us/faculty) to learn their research expertise. You should also contact individual faculty members to discuss your interests. Successful letters should make it clear why you have chosen to do a Ph. D. in Community Resources & Development and how this program will fulfill your career goals. GPA A grade point average of at least a “B” (3.0) or equivalent is expected in all undergraduate and graduate work. CV Curriculum vita or resume. Fee Application to the Graduate College. This is completed online and requires an application fee of $70 (non-U.S. Citizen fee is $90). RL Three letters of recommendation. During the online application process, you will be asked to provide the email addresses for three references who can write about your personal qualities and qualifications for graduate studies, such as career history, credentials, leadership strengths, communication skills and ability to plan and conduct research. Letters from family or personal friends are inappropriate. Recommendations from previous academic professors or supervisors are acceptable. There should be at least two references who are academic professors. Transcript One copy of official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work. Transcripts must be sent in sealed envelopes, stamped and verified by the issuing institutions. Send transcripts to: Arizona State University Graduate College Admissions Administration B-Wing, Room 170 PO Box 871003 Tempe, Arizona 85287-1003