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Larry Preston, PhD, MFA, Dean
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Welcome to Union Institute & University's Ph.D. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies, the program
for people who:
-seek to balance career, family and
other responsibilities;
-care about interdisciplinary and socially relevant doctoral education;
-want to be part of a learning community.
for people who:
-seek to balance career, family and
other responsibilities;
-care about interdisciplinary and socially relevant doctoral education;
-want to be part of a learning community.
About Me:
-Low residency, distance, cohort model
-Interdisciplinary areas of study
-Hybrid learning delivery
-Integration of theory and practice
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
-Ethical and Creative Leadership
-Humanities and Culture
-Public Policy and Social Change
FOUNDATIONAL THEMES:
-Attentiveness to social justice
-Engaging difference
-Exploration of creativity
COURSE OF STUDY:
-Interdisciplinary foundational seminars
-Academic skills seminars
-Core and advanced seminars in primary area of concentration
-Research methods seminars
-Electives
-Individualized studies
-Optional specialization (MLK Studies) or secondary concentration
-Comprehensive examination
-Dissertation
ACADEMIC RESIDENCIES:
Academic residencies provide formal and informal opportunities for learners to interact with faculty and other learners in mutual sharing and learning. A variety of learning activities occur at academic residencies. Networking and collaborative learning are essential features of the Program's educational process. Academic residencies are held for 9 days each January and July.
ADMISSIONS:
We seek diverse learners from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds who share a commitment to the values of the program. We welcome learners who are committed to interdicisplinary, socially engaged and relevant scholarship and praxis.
Please find out more:
-Application materials online at www.myunion.edu/cohort
-Call us at 1-800-486-3116, ext. 1268
-Email: admissionsPHD@myunion.edu
Hometown:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Country:
United States
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