Interdisciplinary Studies

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To apply, applicants should submit an application to the Graduate School. Application materials include:

• Transcripts showing a completed bachelor’s degree (at the time of admission) or equivalent from an accredited university. Transcripts must show a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
• The email addresses of three recommenders.
• A CV/resume.
• A statement of purpose: applicants who propose to combine two or more academic disciplines should outline their goals and rationales in a statement of purpose and submit with the application. Applicants should ensure that they demonstrate coherence among the different disciplines, in terms of the individual’s overall personal and professional goals, as well as how those disciplines will be blended in the final thesis/project/dissertation. This is where you will discuss your professional/academic preparation, your reason for choosing The University of Alabama, your research goals (as appropriate) and your intended future career path. The Graduate School expects your goals to include classwork from two to three academic departments/programs.
• Language scores (for non-native English speakers).

Upon submission, the Graduate School will form an application review committee comprising graduate program directors from the two to three departments identified in your statement of purpose. If there are questions regarding your statement of purpose or program/career goals, you will be contacted for clarification. The initial review committee will make the admission recommendation to the Graduate School.

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