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Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies

Courses

Since plans of work are built around students' special interests, each Candidate's program of study is unique. The Interdisciplinary program itself does not offer any formal courses. Candidates are expected to register in courses in other graduate programs, dependent on the consent of the director of the course in question. Candidates will be expected to select courses relevant to their plans of study in consultation with the Supervisory Committee, and enroll in the Interdisciplinary Seminar.

Interdisciplinary Studies 5000 6.0: Interdisciplinary Seminar. A discussion conducted by the Candidate's Supervisory Committee, focusing on the Candidate¹s research topic and designed to integrate the knowledge gained in courses in which the student is enrolled. Required of all Candidates.

Directed Reading Courses

A Candidate or group of Candidates may request a faculty member to offer a directed reading course. Reading courses may cover any area not already covered in other courses offered in the Graduate Faculty in a particular year and must be pertinent to the student's research project.

Students may not take more than one directed reading course (6 credits) with the same faculty member. Normally students may only take 6 reading course credits towards their degree.

Interdisciplinary Studies 5030 6.0 or 5030 3.0: Practicum
The acquisition of specialized skills, the mastery of mechanical techniques or of the principles of a particular discipline; and supervised experience in applying these to a Candidate's area of studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies 6000 0.0: MA Thesis Research
No course credit.

Colloquia

In addition to the course work, each student is expected to prepare and present a colloquium related to his/her research and to attend those colloquia offered by other students in the program. These sessions provide an opportunity for students to share and discuss work in progress with other students and faculty.