DOCTOR OF ARTS

Credits: 90 quarter credits

Program Length: 3 years (7 quarters plus Capstone)

Students may select their DA program on the Enrollment Agreement.

Doctor of Arts in Ecological Psychology and Environmental Humanities

Specializations offered within the DA porgram:

• Doctor of Arts in Ecological Psychology and Environmental Humanities with a Specialization in Climate Response and Resilience  
• Doctor of Arts in Ecological Psychology and Environmental Humanities with a Specialization in Regenerative Coaching

An applicant for the doctoral programs must have a master’s from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or an institutional agency recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or its successors. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores are not required for admission to doctoral degree programs.

The following is required to be received by VGI to be considered for admission:

1. Online Application Form. The applicant will be notified within 24-hours of receipt if eligible to proceed with admissions. Please submit the Application Fee of $100 with the Online Application.
2. DA Enrollment Agreement 2026
3. Official Transcripts – From previously attended colleges and universities. VGI requires the school to send the Registrar an electronic file.
4. Scanned Color Copy of a Government Issued Identification (driver’s license or passport)
5. One Letter of Academic Recommendation – Not required if you have completed a course or program with Viridis. 
6. Scheduled Interview – The applicant will complete a Zoom interview with Viridis Graduate Institute upon submitting the Student Enrollment Agreement.
7. Student Disability Accommodation Request Form. Downloadable form. Please submit with Student Enrollment Agreement.

Please submit the Student Enrollment Agreement, Student Disability Accommodation Request Form, Electronic Transcripts (preferred), and all other required documents to the Registrar’s Office: vgi.registrar@viridis.edu.

Schools may send an electronic link to access your Official Transcripts to: vgi.registrar@viridis.edu.

The applicant will be contacted by email within three days of the interview at the email address on the application form with information about admission status.

It is highly recommended that you apply and submit all required application materials as early as possible.