Interdisciplinary Studies for Graduate Students

Introduction

The College of Graduate Studies and Research encourages re-alignment of traditional disciplines into new patterns, crossing department and college boundaries where this will foster new areas of learning. To facilitate this the College of Graduate Studies and Research provides opportunities for students to develop INDIVIDUAL INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS leading to the M.A., and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees.

Information on the academic requirements for these degrees is provided under designated sections in the Graduate Studies and Research section of this calendar. Students in interdisciplinary graduate programs are not restricted by traditional academic boundaries.

The individual interdisciplinary graduate program is administered by the College of Graduate Studies through the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. Students interested in graduate interdisciplinary programs are advised to consult with the Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee for information on program requirements and on the procedure to be followed in developing their program proposal.

Students in interdisciplinary graduate programs are not restricted by traditional academic boundaries. Many departments and colleges have graduate programs that allow sufficient flexibility to students to complete an interdisciplinary program while enjoying affiliation with an established academic unit. Individual Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs are not intended to compete with or replace these programs.