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PhD Integrative Studies at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate School offers Ph.D. students whose dissertation research integrates two or more distinct fields of study the opportunity to earn a Ph.D. in Integrative Studies. The program is intended for students who have already enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the University of Connecticut, and it is aimed at students whose research interests cannot be accommodated within an existing field of study. The Ph.D. in Integrative Studies will allow students to acquire and demonstrate a large degree of disciplinary skills across fields that may not often intersect. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Students without a master’s degree must complete a minimum of 36 credits of graduate-level coursework. Students with a master’s degree must complete a minimum of 21 credits of graduate-level coursework.

Career pathways

Students considering a Ph.D. in Integrative Studies should be aware, however, that this degree may not allow them to qualify for employment in positions that require advanced degrees in a specific discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be admitted and to maintain a 3.5 GPA to remain in good standing.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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