2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

Interdisciplinary Studies: Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree

The Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program is designed to be a rigorous program providing the opportunity to qualified students to meet career goals by combining two or more disciplines into a single degree program.To ensure the quality of the program, the student will require close supervision, participation, and coordination from all assigned committee members from each discipline concerned. It is imperative that the program be truly interdisciplinary and represent an integration of the subject matter of the component disciplines. Programs that parallel other degree programs are not acceptable as interdisciplinary degree programs. Applicants for the Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program are encouraged to consult with the Graduate School prior to submitting their applications. Applicants must follow the student administered application procedure. The complete application packet should include the following: