Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Education - Ph.D., Ed.S.

The purpose of the Interdisciplinary track in the Ph.D. and Ed.S. degrees is to provide opportunities for those students who have educational backgrounds and interests that span a variety of disciplines that may include work outside as well as inside the College of Education. Students who have the ability and desire to integrate study and research among several departments/programs are encouraged to apply for the Interdisciplinary track.

Admission Requirements

Satisfy the general College and university admission requirements as specified for the Ph.D. or the Ed.S. degrees in the current USF catalog.

Ph.D

a.	GRE scores of at least 500 Verbal, 600 Quantitative, and 4.5 Analytical Writing
b.	An earned master's degree from an accredited regional institution of higher education (or its international equivalent)
c.	A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the master's degree
d.	Three letters of recommendation

Ed.S. - Same as for the Ph.D.

Copies of transcripts and record of official GRE scores should be presented to the Interdisciplinary Program Coordinator before proceeding to meet the other requirements. The recommendation letters should be sent to him.

Articulate in a clearly written statement the scope and rationale for the proposed program of study and research.

Ph.D. students need to identify a fully credentialed College faculty member who is willing to serve as major professor.

In consultation with the major professor, form a Doctoral or Ed.S. Committee in accordance with the College policies stated in the College's Graduate Handbook: Policies and Procedures.

With the advice and approval of the Doctoral or Ed.S. Committee, submit a Planned Program of Study to the Interdisciplinary Program Coordinator.

Applicants whose native language is not English or who have not earned a degree in the U.S. must, according to university policy, submit a TOEFL score (minimum of 500 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 80 internet-based test). See http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/language.html for further clarification and possible exemptions. Please check with program regarding the policy on evaluation of transcripts. For more information, please visit: http://admissions.grad.usf.edu/inernational.html.

For further information contact:

Dr. Erwin V. Johanningmeier

Interdisciplinary Program Coordinator

College of Education, EDU381O

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 33620-7750

or

Rimma McKnight

Program Assistant, Social Foundations

College of Education, EDU380S

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 33620-7750

(813) 974-9471

You may make a request for information and an application packet to be mailed to you by sending your name and address to Dr. E.V. Johanningmeier (johannin@tempest.coedu.usf.edu) or Rimma McKnight (mcknight@coedu.usf.edu).

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