Interdisciplinary PhD Programs

University of Missouri-Kansas City

• The School of Graduate Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City facilitates doctoral degrees in interdisciplinary studies with classes ranging from art history to urban leadership. The Miller Nichols Library carries thousands of journals, books and newspapers to aid with interdisciplinary studies research. The school provides tuition assistance through the Arthur Mag Graduate Fellowship and the Chancellor's Doctoral Fellowship. The University of Missouri-Kansas City features housing options for doctoral students including the Oak Place Apartments.

  University of Missouri-Kansas City
  5100 Rockhill Road
  Kansas City, MO 64110
  816-235-1000
  umkc.edu

University of Alabama

• The University of Alabama allows Ph.D. students to craft interdisciplinary curricula while drawing from 46 academic programs. All Ph.D. candidates in interdisciplinary studies must complete a course called Disciplinarity and American Higher Education within the first three semesters. The Graduate School requires Ph.D. students to pass comprehensive exams prior to dissertation research. Doctoral candidates can apply for tuition assistance through the Alumni Heritage Graduate Scholarship and the Graduate Council Fellowship.

  University of Alabama
  102 Rose Administration Building
  Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
  205-348-8283
  ua.edu

Marquette University

• Marquette University hosts an Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D. program with combinations such as religious communications and political philosophy. The Graduate Writing Initiative connects doctoral students with writing instructors who can assist with dissertation writing and formatting, and the Raynor Memorial Library provides an expansive venue for research. Graduate students may apply for the Denis J. O'Brien Fellowship and the Stollenwork Scholarship Fund to offset school expenses. Marquette University accommodates Ph.D. students in all academic programs with on-campus apartments like Campus Town East and the Gilman Building.

  Marquette University
  1324 W. Wisconsin Ave.
  Milwaukee, WI 53201
  414-288-7137
  marquette.edu

University of Oklahoma

• Ph.D. students at the University of Oklahoma submit their requests for interdisciplinary studies programs to the Graduate Council. This council reviews requests to ensure that prospective programs mix two or more academic fields not covered by existing degrees. Interdisciplinary studies candidates can apply to the Graduate College for the Hoving Fellowship and the Wethington Fellowship. OU Career Services works with students in interdisciplinary studies to determine which career paths fit their skills.

  University of Oklahoma
  731 Elm Ave.
  Norman, OK 73019
  405-325-3811
  ou.edu