Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program
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Degree offered
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Ph.D. |
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Students
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15 |
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Priority deadline
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Fall - January 10 |
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International test
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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. The following materials must be submitted to the IIDP at the Graduate School in addition to the application required by the Graduate School available online (which includes the requirement of 3 letters of recommendation):
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A brief description of the research area and a proposed program of study (no more than 3 pages).
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A letter from a WSU faculty member willing to serve as advisor commenting on the student’s potential for success and the proposed program sent directly to the IIDP Graduate Coordinator.
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Emails from at least four permanent tenure-track WSU faculty members indicating their willingness to serve as committee members sent directly to the IIDP Graduate Coordinator.
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A summary statement by the student of faculty interests and disciplines that has led the applicant to believe the IIDP is the program needed to best pursue the degree.
Please refer to the Interdisciplinary Handbook for further admissions procedures.
Individual Interdisciplinary Handbook
Program Description
The individual interdisciplinary doctoral program is 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 degree offers a unique opportunity for students seeking a breadth of knowledge not available within one particular discipline.
Each student works with an advisor and four additional members of the WSU faculty from at least three academic units. 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.
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