Inter-School Programs and the Interdisciplinary Ph.D.

There is an ongoing effort at Tulane to develop Ph.D. programs that are structured to span two or more department or two or more schools within the University.  Recently a joint Ph.D. program in Aging Studies was established with the School of Medicine. The program illustrates how collaborative research efforts between schools can develop into formal degree programs.

The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. allows students to develop their own course of study, tailored to their specific interests. This option is available to students who have already been admitted into one of the School’s  existing doctoral programs. The course of study must meet the basic requirements of a Ph.D. in the School of Science and Engineering and be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Please contact Dr. Russ Schmehl for more information.