Graduate School

Individual Interdisciplinary

Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program

Degree offered
Ph.D.
Students
15
Priority deadline
Fall - January 10
International test
TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)

Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in all graduate coursework and have received a master’s degree from an accredited institution. Please refer to the Interdisciplinary Handbook (on the right sidebar) for further procedures.

Program Description
The individual interdisciplinary doctoral program is individually designed to meet the professional interests and research endeavors of each student. Although the program maintains a high degree of flexibility, it is a rigorous program and requires the involvement of the Graduate School as well as several academic units on campus. The individual interdisciplinary doctoral degree offers a unique opportunity for students seeking a breadth of knowledge not available within one particular discipline. The program offers a select number of students the opportunity to pursue the integration of disciplinary expertise at a doctoral level.

Each student works with an advisor and four additional members of the WSU faculty. This committee oversees the development of the individual doctoral degree and works closely with the student to ensure a high quality doctoral education. The individual doctoral program must meet the following criteria: it will be of doctoral significance, no single recognized graduate degree-granting unit will be able to meet the student’s needs, and the academic resources to complete the proposed program will be available at WSU.

Faculty Interests and Course Details

Contact Information
Dr. Lori Wiest
Graduate School
Washington State University
PO Box 641030
Pullman, WA 99164-1030
Telephone: 509-335-6424
Fax: 509-335-1949
E-mail: lwiest@wsu.edu

 

About the Program

 

IIDP Handbook [PDF]
Handbook [MS Word]

 

Interdisciplinary Opportunities

 

 

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