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| The
Doctoral Program |
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The
Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center
(CATIE)
and the University of Idaho have joined to educate professionals
at the Ph.D level in a high quality tropical research program
meeting North American standards. Students are admitted to
both institutions simultaneously and are considered joint
doctoral students.
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| Admission
Requirements |
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- Master's
degree from accredited institution in Canada, USA, Mexico,
or other institution acceptable to both CATIE and the University
of Idaho
- Complete
application packet with three letters of reference
- Official
transcripts for master's program and undergraduate program
- Verification
of financial support (UI)
2001-2002 academic year:
- $17,089 is required for
international graduate enrollment
- Idaho residents and residents
of CATIE member
nations pay $11,089
- International
students must provide a certified copy of master's and bachelor's
degree
- GRE
is required
- Proficiency
in English (TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent)
- Working
knowledge of Spanish
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| Degree
Program |
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- Each
student will have a doctoral advisory committee consisting
of a minimum of two CATIE faculty members and two UI faculty
members
- One
CATIE committee member and one UI committee member will
serve as co-advisors
- A
study plan for each doctoral student is developed cooperatively
among CATIE and UI co-advisors and the student
- A
minimum of 24 graduate course credits and 24 doctoral research
credits are required
- Every
student must complete a preliminary examination and defend
his/her dissertation on either campus
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| Tuition
and Fees |
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- Students
from CATIE's member countries
pay UI resident fees
Member countries include: Belize, Colombia, Costa
Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,
Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela.
- UI
student fees per semester for 2001-2002
Resident fees = $1,630
Non-resident tuition = $4,630
Program fee = $1,250; plus one UI credit fee
when student is conducting research through CATIE.
- CATIE
student fees 2001-2002
1st year academic expenses = UI tuition rates
apply
2nd year = $10,150
3rd year = $9,400
* academic expenses do not include housing, food, and other
miscellaneous cost
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