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Individual Interdisciplinary PhD

Individual Interdisciplinary PhD

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The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Individual Interdisciplinary Program (IIP) is a degree option to better
prepare students to address challenges that are problem-oriented rather than discipline or technique-oriented.
The success of the IIP program relies heavily upon the students' initiative and self-discipline and the
commitment of the student’s doctoral committee.

The IIP is not intended to be an online degree or be a replacement program for students who can receive the
doctoral degree in well-established program. Rather, students who are interested will have a research idea in
mind and will flush the idea with a faculty who would evenutually want to serve as your committee member
or chair and will write letters of recommendation for the applicant.

During the application process, applicants will write a Full Proposal which will be uploaded in the "Statement
of Purpose" spot.

Once received, your application will then be reviewed by the IIP Advisory Committee. The
committee consists of four (4) to six (6) faculty members from doctoral programs, appointed by the Dean of
the Graduate School in consultation with University Graduate Council.

If admitted into the IIP, the Advisory Committee along with theDean, may make recommendations for
updates to your proposal. In addition, they will conduct an annual review of your progress in the program.

All basic policy, rules and requirements pertaining to any Doctor of Philosophy degrees at MSU apply to the
IIP.

Additional Information

If you are not currently an MSU student

As the IIP is a program that requires identifying faculty advisors within the various disciplines, it is suggested
that any applicant interested in the IIP who is not an MSU student apply and attend MSU as a non-degree
seeking graduate student. This will allow you to become more familiar with the faculty within the
departments and develop the necessary proposal.

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See Applying as a non-degree

See Gaining residency

See Transferring credits

Financial Assistance

Graduate research (GRA) or teaching (GTA) assistantships may be available through your participating
departments. The Graduate School does not participate in the decision process of who receives a GTA or
GRA. Being accepted for admission does not mean that a research or teaching assistantship is automatically
awarded. If an assistantship is awarded, it will be stated in the acceptance letter or a separate offer for an
assistantship will come directly from the participating department(s).

See Graduate Appointments

See Financial Aid

If you are considering

the IIP, take time to review the Directions to Developing a Proposal. Also, note that previously this degree
option was only availabe for a Fall start; however this has been changed. You may apply any time, for any
term.

Apply to the IIP

Have a few more questions?REVIEW: Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are
accepted all year.

Program Limitations
This program has been developed to provide opportunities for students with interests spanning multiple fields
of study.

This program has the following limitations:

- More recognizable traditional degree programs may provide the opportunity to bridge over into other
disciplines through electives.
- There may be interdisciplinary areas where the expertise and resources are not available.
- The IIP is not a substitute for a disciplinary doctoral program not available at MSU.

The Graduate School

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Dr. Craig Ogilvie

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