Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Interdisciplinary Studies (Ph.D.)

Interdisciplinary Studies (Ph.D.)

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  Application deadlines

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 On-going; students may be admitted for each semester.

 

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program requires the General GRE.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

 

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  Written statement

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

1) A statement of purpose outlining the proposed study plan reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the degree is required. The program of study must justify the need for an interdisciplinary studies program and should address the potential career placement after degree completion. The student must consult faculty members in the disciplines involved for guidance.

2) Names of at least 2 faculty members in the areas of proposed study who have agreed to participate must be listed in the statement of purpose; at least one of these faculty members must consent to serving as dissertation chair. Student must get consent from these faculty members before listing them and these faculty members must obtain the consent of their department chair before agreeing to participate in the supervision of an interdisciplinary studies doctoral student.

 

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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

 

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  Additional information

If you have any questions, please review the College of Arts and Sciences website below for program and contact information.

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/interdisciplinary-doctorate

 

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