Etap ph. D. Questionnaire/Statement of Background and Goals Please complete these questions as an integrated part of your statement of background and goals as indicated on the graduate application. Be sure to include your name and birth date on your

ETAP Ph.D. Questionnaire/Statement of Background

and Goals

Please complete these questions as an integrated part of your statement of background and goals as indicated on the graduate application.
Be sure to include your name and birth date on your response. If your response is not correctly labeled, it may delay the review of your application.

Please present your responses to the following questions in a 1-2 page essay:

1. 
   What are your reasons for choosing to pursue a PhD in ETAP?
   
2. 
   Describe relevant experiences that have led you to pursue this PhD.
   
3. 
   What topics might you want to study in your doctoral program? Explain why.
   
4. 
   What specific research questions might you want to investigate as part of your course or dissertation work? Discuss.
   
5. 
   What career might you like to pursue once completing your PhD, and how do you see yourself contributing to that field?