Pullman,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Individual Interdisciplinary in Pullman United States | Washington State University
Washington State University
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Pullman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,272
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Washington State University's Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program (IIDP) caters to outstanding graduate students pursuing groundbreaking research that crosses traditional academic boundaries by combining knowledge from multiple fields to advance human progress. With guidance from WSU's graduate faculty and the Graduate School, these exceptional scholars create customized doctoral programs that merge disciplinary perspectives to generate novel insights into complex, cross-disciplinary challenges. Our goal is to cultivate top-tier researchers, inspiring educators, and visionary leaders whose creative approaches and solutions contribute meaningfully to global education and society.
Typically, students collaborate with a primary advisor and three faculty members representing at least two distinct WSU academic disciplines. This advisory committee guides the creation of the personalized doctoral curriculum and maintains close involvement to uphold rigorous academic standards. The proposed interdisciplinary program must satisfy key requirements: demonstrate doctoral-level significance, address research needs beyond any single graduate department's scope, and utilize available WSU academic resources for successful completion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate coursework, a 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate coursework, and have received a master's degree from an accredited institution. English proficiency exams are only required for international students when English is not their primary language. Applicants must provide evidence in their application that they are capable of independent research. The following materials must be submitted to the IIDP at the Graduate School in addition to the application required by the Graduate School (which includes the requirement of 3 letters of recommendation that address the applicant's scholarship). A brief description of the research area and a proposed program of study (no more than 3 pages), a letter from a permanent WSU tenure-track faculty member willing to serve as the potential Chair/Advisor commenting on the student's potential for success and the proposed program sent directly to the IIDP Graduate Coordinator, emails from at least four permanent tenure-track WSU faculty members (four includes the potential Chair/Advisor) indicating their willingness to serve as committee members sent directly to the IIDP Graduate Coordinator, and 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.
IELTS - 7.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 80
TOEFL (PBT) - 550
IELTS - 7.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 80
TOEFL (PBT) - 550
Tuition
USD
29,272